pyemia

or py·ae·mi·a

[ pahy-ee-mee-uh ]
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nounPathology.
  1. a diseased state in which pyogenic bacteria are circulating in the blood, characterized by the development of abscesses in various organs.

Origin of pyemia

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at py-, -emia

Other words from pyemia

  • py·e·mic, adjective

Words Nearby pyemia

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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 Lacroix
  • The patient survived twelve days, and then died from pyemia.

  • When 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 Agriculture
  • pyemia 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 Agriculture
  • In 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