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autointoxication

 
American Heritage Dictionary:

au·to·in·tox·i·ca·tion

(ô'tō-ĭn-tŏk'sĭ-kā'shən) pronunciation
n.
Self-poisoning caused by endogenous microorganisms, metabolic wastes, or other toxins produced within the body. Also called autotoxemia.


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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary:

au·to·in·tox·i·ca·tion

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(ô'tō-ĭn-tŏk'sĭ-kā'shən)
n.

Self-poisoning resulting from the absorption of waste products of metabolism, decomposed intestinal matter, or other toxins produced within the body. Also called endogenic toxicosis.

Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:

autointoxication

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Poisoning by toxins formed within the body. In dogs it has been associated with changes and indiscretion in diet.

 
 
Related topics:
enterotoxism
toxemia
colonic irrigation

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