sapremia

[ suh-pree-mee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. blood poisoning caused by the toxins produced by bacterial putrefaction, as in gangrene.

Other Words From

• sa·premic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sapremia¹

1885–90; sapr- ( def ) + -emia

Example Sentences

Sapremia, sap-rē′mi-a, n. a condition of blood-poisoning.—adjs.

From Project Gutenberg

Sapremia is a septic intoxication, the result of the absorption of toxins.

From Project Gutenberg