English Explanatory Dictionary

toxic shock syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An acute infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, characterized by sudden high fever, muscle aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and fainting.

Word forms

toxic shock syndrome toxic shock syndromes

Etymology

From toxic + shock + syndrome. First appears in medical literature c. 1978.

Synonyms

TSS
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