bacteremia
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bacteremia
First recorded in 1885–90; bacter- ( def. ) + -emia
Example Sentences
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Investigators focused on aminoglycoside antibiotics, which doctors rely on to treat meningitis, bacteremia, and respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis patients.
From US News ● Jul. 29, 2015
This form of endocarditis is generally accompanied by a bacteremia, and the causative germs may be recovered from the blood.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)
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