actinotoxemia
|ac-ti-no-tox-e-mi-a|
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊ.tɒkˈsiː.mi.ə/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊ.tɒkˈsiː.mi.ə/
toxins in the blood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinotoxemia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos' meaning 'ray' and 'toxikon' meaning 'poison', combined with 'haima' meaning 'blood'.
Historical Evolution
'Actinotoxemia' was formed by combining Greek roots to describe a medical condition involving toxins in the blood.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the presence of ray-like toxins in the blood, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the presence of actinotoxins in the bloodstream.
The patient was diagnosed with actinotoxemia after exposure to certain bacteria.
Last updated: 2025/04/30 19:36