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toxicaemia (medicine) and ton-up (iou)


toxicaemia (medicine)


toxicaemia -->
toxaemia


1. <microbiology> The condition resulting from the spread of bacterial products (toxins) by the bloodstream.

2. <biochemistry> A condition resulting from metabolic disturbances, for example toxaemia of Pregnancy.

Origin: Gr. Haima = blood


ton-up (iou)



ton-up noun & adjective. slang. M20.
[from TON noun1 + UP adverb2.]
A. noun. A speed of 100 m.p.h.; a motorcyclist who achieves this. Also, a score of 100 in a game. M20.
b. attrib. or as adjective.
Designating a young motorcyclist who enjoys travelling at high speed. M20.
Achieving a speed or score of 100 in Other contexts. M20.