Associations to the word «Septicemia»

Wiktionary

SEPTICEMIA, noun. (pathology) A disease caused by the presence of pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, or their toxins, in the bloodstream, characterised by chills and fever.

Dictionary definition

SEPTICEMIA, noun. Invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection.

Wise words

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