septicemia

or sep·ti·cae·mi·a

[ sep-tuh-see-mee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the invasion and persistence of pathogenic bacteria in the blood-stream.

Other Words From

• septi·cemic septi·caemic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of septicemia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; septic, -emia

Example Sentences

In 1996, Mohamed’s mother died of septicemia after spending nine months hospitalized for a gunshot wound.

From Time

Nancy was born with meningitis, septicemia, and hydrocephalus.

From The Daily Beast

A very important point is not to mistake typhoid for a septicemia in its early stage.

From Project Gutenberg

Pus may rupture into the pelvic cavity and set up local or general peritonitis or septicemia.

From Project Gutenberg

At present we must recognize it as a specific inflammation due to a bacterial poison and closely allied to septicemia.

From Project Gutenberg

Again are found the traces of excessive emaciation, or the lesions of septicemia.

From Project Gutenberg

Septicemia terminates fatally with its usual train of symptoms.

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