septicaemia

/ ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmɪə /

noun

See pyaemia, bacteraemia
a condition caused by pus-forming microorganisms in the blood Nontechnical nameblood poisoning See also bacteraemia pyaemia

C19: from New Latin, from Greek sēptik ( os ) septic + -aemia

In acute anaemias, such as those associated with septicaemia, there is no doubt that blood destruction plays the principal part.

For cancer, infectious fevers (measles, scarlet fever, typhoid and septicaemia) and as a prophylactic.

You know while the bullet slew its thousands, septicaemia has slain its tens of thousands.

If the foetus putrefies it causes fatal septicaemia in the mother, or a perforating abscess, unless it is successfully removed.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse