Definition: Meaning of, toxic shock in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ˈtɒksɪk ʃɒk /
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toxic shocks
sometimes fatal syndrome resulting from a serious acute infection associated with the presence of staphylococcus; characterized by fever and diarrhoea and nausea and diffuse erythema and shock; occurs especially in menstruating women using highly absorbent tampons