toxic shock syndromes

A form of toxic shock syndrome — An acute infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, characterized by sudden high fever, muscle aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and fainting.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of toxic shock syndrome
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