septicemia
Americannoun
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Origin of septicemia
From New Latin, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at septic, -emia
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Septicemia is an inflammation of the bloodstream that causes bleeding into the skin and organs and is believed to be the cause of the man's death.
From US News • May 3, 2012
Septicemia, or blood poisoning, may result from anasarca.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Septicemia and pyemia.—Septicemia and pyemia are unusual complications and are seen only in the most severe cases in which bed sores are present or suppuration of the laminæ results.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Septicemia usually follows surgical wounds, local suppuration, enteritis, bronchitis—in fact, wherever there is a local lesion of any kind permitting germs to enter the blood.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Septicemia is usually fatal and pyemia frequently so.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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