toxic shock syndrome en · NOUN
Etymology
From toxic + shock + syndrome. First appears in medical literature c. 1978.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An acute infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, characterized by sudden high fever, muscle aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and fainting.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| toxic shock syndromes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
es síndrome del choque tóxico (acute infection) · pl zespół wstrząsu toksycznego (acute infection) · cs syndrom toxického šoku (acute infection) · ru инфекционно-токсический шок (acute infection) · fi toksinen sokkioireyhtymä (acute infection)