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toxic shock > noun, state
MeaningSyndrome resulting from a serious acute (sometimes fatal) infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus. Characterized by fever and diarrhea and nausea and diffuse erythema and shock. Occurs especially in menstruating women using highly absorbent tampons.
Synonymstoxic shock syndrome, TSS
Broadersyndrome

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