septicaemia

sep·ti·ce·mi·a

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Definitions of septicaemia word

noun septicaemia the invasion and persistence of pathogenic bacteria in the blood-stream. 1
uncountable noun septicaemia Septicaemia is blood poisoning. 0
noun septicaemia a condition caused by pus-forming microorganisms in the blood 0

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at septic, -emia

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