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toxic_shock_syndrome
toxic shock syndrome
English
Noun
toxic shock syndrome (plural toxic shock syndromes)
- (pathology) An acute infection by Staphylococcus bacteria, characterised by sudden high fever, muscle aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and fainting, abbreviated TSS.
Translations
acute infection
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