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.
Sometimes acute cardiac tamponade can also lead to very low blood pressure. That can cause symptoms of shock. These include cool arms, legs, fingers, and toes, pale skin, and less urine than normal. The symptoms of cardiac tamponade may look like other health problems. Always see your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.