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.
Acute Toxicosis-effects that occur in the first 24 hours (suddenly) Chronic toxicosis- effects that happen due to continuous exposure ( usually over three months) Subacute and subchronic can be used to distinguish that happens between the time frame exposed to the toxin. Acute happens suddenly where chronic forms over time due to continuous exposure to the toxin.