autointoxication; autotoxemia
Medical term for poisoning by substances produced within the body, such as metabolic waste products.
Autointoxication is a condition caused by toxins produced within the body.
In Japanese medical usage, 自家中毒 often specifically refers to cyclic vomiting syndrome, especially in children. See also 周期性嘔吐症.
See also: 周期性嘔吐症
Childhood autointoxication is also called cyclic vomiting syndrome.