Preferred Term:
endotoxemia
Definition:
A condition characterized by the presence of endotoxins in the blood. On lysis, the outer cell wall of gram-negative bacteria enters the systemic circulation and initiates a pathophysiologic cascade of pro-inflammatory mediators.
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- endotoxaemia
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37088
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