pyaemia

Meaning

Noun

A type of septicemia caused usually by the presence of Staphylococcus bacteria in the bloodstream; characterised by metastatic abscesses and other symptoms associated with septicemia.

Origin

From Ancient Greek πύον ("pus") + αἷμα.

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