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towser
nounLow
/ˈtaʊzə/A large or fierce dog.
towson
nounLow (Niche/Geographic)
/ˈtaʊ.sən/A proper noun primarily referring to an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA, known as a major suburb of Baltimore and the location of Towson University.
toxaemia
nounLow
/tɒkˈsiːmiə/The presence of toxins in the blood, often causing illness.
toxalbumin
nounVery Low
/ˌtɒksælˈbjuːmɪn/A toxic protein found in certain plants, animals, and bacteria.
toxaphene
nounVery Low
/ˈtɒksəfiːn/A chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide (C10H10Cl8), formerly used against agricultural pests but now banned due to its high toxicity, persistence, and environmental hazards.
toxemia
nounLow
/tɒkˈsiːmiə/A medical condition where toxins are present in the bloodstream, often linked to pregnancy or infections.
toxemia of pregnancy
nounLow
/tɒkˈsiːmiːə əv ˈpregnənsi/A serious medical condition occurring during pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine.
toxic
adjectivenounHigh (CEFR B2+)
/ˈtɒk.sɪk/poisonous; containing or being poisonous material
toxic bank
nounmedium
/ˈtɒksɪk bæŋk/A financial institution that holds a large amount of toxic assets, such as non-performing loans or risky investments, often posing a risk to the financial system.
toxic effect
nounB2
/ˌtɒk.sɪk ɪˈfekt/A harmful or adverse consequence resulting from exposure to a poison or toxic substance.
toxic masculinity
nounC1
/ˈtɒk.sɪk mæs.kjʊˈlɪn.ə.ti/A set of cultural norms and expectations associated with manhood that are harmful to men, women, and society.
toxic psychosis
nounLow
/ˌtɒk.sɪk saɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/A severe mental disorder, including symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking, directly caused by exposure to a toxic substance, poison, or drug.
toxic shock syndrome
nounLow
/ˌtɒksɪk ˈʃɒk ˌsɪndrəʊm/A rare but serious medical condition caused by bacterial toxins entering the bloodstream, often associated with tampon use.
toxic waste
nounB2
/ˌtɒk.sɪk ˈweɪst/Hazardous, poisonous material produced by industrial or chemical processes, requiring special disposal.
toxicant
adjectivenoununcommon
/ˈtɒksɪkənt/A substance that is poisonous or harmful to living organisms.
toxication
nounRare
/ˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/The act or process of poisoning; the state of being poisoned by a toxin.
toxicity
nounC1
/tɒkˈsɪsəti/The quality or state of being toxic or poisonous; the degree to which a substance can harm a living organism.
toxicology
nounLow-Medium
/ˌtɒk.sɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/The branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons.
toxicosis
nounLow/Very Low
/ˌtɒksɪˈkəʊsɪs/A pathological state of poisoning caused by toxins in the body.
toxin
nounB2
/ˈtɒksɪn/A poisonous substance produced by living organisms (bacteria, plants, animals) that can cause disease or harm when introduced into the body.

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