Found 2 items, similar to Pyaemia.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pyaemia pyaemia n : septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria released from an abscess [syn: pyemia]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Pyaemia Pyaemia \Py*[ae]"mi*a\, Pyemia \Py*e"mi*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? pus + ? blood.] (Med.) A form of blood poisoning produced by the absorption of pyogenic microorganisms into the blood, usually from a wound or local inflammation. It is characterized by multiple abscesses throughout the body, and is attended with irregularly recurring chills, fever, profuse sweating, and exhaustion. -- Py*[ae]"mic, Py*e"mic, a. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]