Found 2 items, similar to Septicaemia.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: septicaemia
septicaemia
n : invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from
a focus of infection [syn:
blood poisoning,
septicemia]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Septicaemia
Septicaemia
\Sep`ti*c[ae]"mi*a\, n. [NL., from Gr. ???
putrefactive + ??? blood.] (Med.)
A poisoned condition of the blood produced by the absorption
into it of septic or putrescent material; blood poisoning. It
is marked by chills, fever, prostration, and inflammation of
the different serous membranes and of the lungs, kidneys, and
other organs.
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