pyemia

/paɪˈimiə/
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Definitions of pyemia
  1. noun
    septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria being released from an abscess
    synonyms: pyaemia
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    type of:
    blood poisoning, septicaemia, septicemia
    invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
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