Chapter 17 — Reproductive System and ObstetricsTOX
toxic shock syndrome (TSS)/TŎK-sĭk shŏk SĬN-drōm/
pathologyrare, life-threatening disorder caused by bacterial exotoxins; historically common in women using highly absorbent tampons
rare, life-threatening disorder caused by bacterial exotoxins; historically common in women using highly absorbent tampons