synthetic. adj. 1. (Chemistry) (of a substance or material) made artificially by chemical reaction. 2. not genuine; insincere: synthetic compassion. 3. (Linguistics) denoting languages, such as Latin, whose morphology is characterized by synthesis. Compare polysynthetic, agglutinative 2, analytic 3.
The majority (80%) of patients with group A streptococcal toxic shock syndrome have symptoms of a soft-tissue infection (pain, redness, warmth, swelling) in an area just below the skin or in a muscle.
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) facts. 1  Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a severe illness associated with infections. 2  Toxic shock syndrome is caused by exotoxin(s) secreted by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. 3  Risk factors include use of tampons, deep wound infections, and any immunosuppressive health problems.