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toxic shock syndrome

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An acute infection caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, characterized by sudden high fever, muscle aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and fainting.

countable, uncountable

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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

toxic syndrome toxic waste Toxical Toxically toxicant toxicarioside

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