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toxic shock syndrome

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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ˌtoxic ˈshock ˌsyndrome noun [uncountable]  MIa serious illness that causes a high temperature and is thought to be connected with the use of tampons 中毒性休克综合征〔一种严重疾病 会引发高烧,被认为与使用月经棉塞有关〕
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toxic shock syndromeTwenty four hours after admission toxic shock syndrome was finally diagnosed.There are several candidates for the toxin that might cause toxic shock syndrome.We report a fatal case of toxic shock syndrome in a 14 year old girl associated with minor day case dermatological surgery.The symptoms of toxic shock syndrome include high fever, a rash, vomiting and low blood pressure.If this is the case then the mystery which originally shrouded toxic shock syndrome has been solved.Viscose rayon was linked to toxic shock syndrome in a 1994 study by two New York University researchers.
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toxic shock syndrome
ˌtoxic ˈshock ˌsyndrome noun [uncountable]
a serious illness that causes a high temperature and is thought to be connected with the use of tampons


toxic shock syndromeBrE /ˌtɒksɪk ˈʃɒk sɪndrəʊm/ 🔊NAmE /ˌtɑːksɪk ˈʃɑːk sɪndroʊm/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] a serious illness in women caused by harmful bacteria in the vagina, connected with the use of tampons 中毒性休克综合征