1. poisoned or harmed by toxic substances produced by one's own body or organism
Usage: medical/biological term; also called autointoxication when referring to the condition
2. relating to or caused by autotoxemia; poisoned by one's own metabolic waste products
Usage: technical; chiefly used in medical contexts

Examples

• The patient's autotoxic condition resulted from the buildup of metabolic waste in the bloodstream.
• Autotoxic effects can occur when the body fails to properly eliminate its own toxic byproducts.
• Some researchers believe certain chronic illnesses may have autotoxic components.
• The autotoxic state developed after the kidney dysfunction prevented normal waste elimination.