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autointoxication

au·to·in·tox·i·ca·tion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [aw-toh-in-tok-suh-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌɔ toʊ ɪnˌtɒk səˈkeɪ ʃən/
    • /ˈɔː.təʊɪn.ˌtɒk.sɪˈk.eɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-toh-in-tok-suh-key-shuh n]
    • /ˌɔ toʊ ɪnˌtɒk səˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of autointoxication word

  • noun autointoxication self-poisoning caused by absorption of toxic products originating within the body 3
  • noun autointoxication poisoning by toxic substances generated within the body 3
  • noun autointoxication poisoning with toxic substances formed within the body, as during intestinal digestion. 1
  • noun autointoxication (medicine) Poisoning due to the faulty absorption of the waste products of metabolism or of the products of decomposition within the intestines. 0

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Origin of autointoxication

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; auto-1 + intoxication

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Parts of speech for Autointoxication

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

autointoxication popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

autointoxication usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with autointoxication

  • what is autointoxication?

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