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.
Signs and symptoms of shock vary depending on circumstances and may include: 1  Cool, clammy skin. 2  Pale or ashen skin. 3  Rapid pulse.  Rapid 1  breathing. Nausea or vomiting.  Enlarged 1  pupils. Weakness or fatigue.  Dizziness or 1  fainting. Changes in mental status or behavior, such as anxiousness or agitation.