How Do You Spell TOXEMIC JAUNDICE?

Pronunciation: [tɒksˈɛmɪk d͡ʒˈɔːndɪs] (IPA)

Toxemic jaundice is a medical condition characterized by jaundice caused by toxins. The spelling of toxemic (tɑkˈsi.mɪk) is derived from the word toxemia (tɑkˈsi.mi.ə), which refers to the presence of toxic substances in the blood. Jaundice (ˈdʒɔn.dɪs) is a yellowing of the skin and eyes that occurs when there is an excess of bilirubin in the blood. It is important to use proper spelling and pronunciation when communicating about medical conditions to ensure clear understanding and accuracy in diagnosis and treatment.

TOXEMIC JAUNDICE Meaning and Definition

1. Toxemic jaundice is a medical condition characterized by the yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes due to an excess of bilirubin in the blood. It is usually caused by the buildup of toxins in the body, leading to liver dysfunction and impaired processing of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells.

   The term "toxemic" refers to the presence of toxins in the blood, often due to an infection, inflammation, or other underlying medical condition. Jaundice, on the other hand, refers to the yellowish pigmentation of tissues resulting from high levels of bilirubin. In toxemic jaundice, the underlying toxic substances disrupt liver function, thereby impairing its ability to process and eliminate bilirubin from the bloodstream.

   Common symptoms of toxemic jaundice include yellowing of the skin and eyes (icterus), dark urine, pale stools, fatigue, weakness, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. The diagnosis is typically made by assessing the levels of bilirubin and other liver enzymes in the blood and identifying the underlying cause of the toxicity.

   Treatment for toxemic jaundice involves addressing the underlying cause of the toxin buildup, such as treating infections or managing inflammation. Supportive care may include fluid replacement, rest, and adequate nutrition to aid in liver function and elimination of toxins. In severe cases, hospitalization and specialized medical interventions may be necessary.

2. Hematogenous j., hemohepatogenous j., resulting from hemolysis caused by some toxic substance in the blood causing hemoclasia; it is often associated with infectious diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, relapsing fever, etc.; it is due to an overloading of the liver with the broken-down red cells, resulting in inspissation of the bile and consequent blocking of the smallest bile-ducts.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of TOXEMIC JAUNDICE

The term "toxemic jaundice" consists of two components: "toxemic" and "jaundice".

1. The term "toxemic" is derived from the word "toxemia". "Toxemia" is a medical condition characterized by the presence of toxins in the bloodstream, usually caused by an infection or during pregnancy. It originates from the Greek words "toxon", meaning "poison", and "haima", meaning "blood".

2. "Jaundice" is a medical condition that causes a yellowing of the skin and eyes due to an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment, in the blood. The word "jaundice" comes from the Old French word "jaunisse", which means "yellowing". It traces its roots back to the Latin word "galbinus", meaning "greenish-yellow".

Similar spelling word for TOXEMIC JAUNDICE

• Toxaemic jaundice.