pyemia
or py·ae·mi·a
a diseased state in which pyogenic bacteria are circulating in the blood, characterized by the development of abscesses in various organs.
Origin of pyemia
1Other words from pyemia
- py·e·mic, adjective
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How to use pyemia in a sentence
Rheumatism may be thought of, with respect to arthritic inflammation caused thereby, as a sort of pyemia.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixThe patient survived twelve days, and then died from pyemia.
A Treatise on Gunshot Wounds | Thomas LongmoreWhen abscess occurs in the cord the matter may escape into the scrotal sac and cavity of the abdomen and pyemia may follow.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse | United States Department of Agriculturepyemia was made to represent that condition when the organisms were localized, but in which the pus was transported by the blood.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle | U.S. Department of AgricultureIn pyemia, in addition to these lesions, abscesses are formed in the various organs throughout the body.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle | U.S. Department of Agriculture
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