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pyemia

American  
[pahy-ee-mee-uh] / paɪˈi mi ə /
Or pyaemia

noun

Pathology.
  1. a diseased state in which pyogenic bacteria are circulating in the blood, characterized by the development of abscesses in various organs.


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Etymology

Origin of pyemia

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

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The organisms most frequently found in cases of septicemia are, on the whole, the same as those of pyemia, and may be pus cocci, the bacillus coli, or other pus-producing organisms.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

In pyemia the symptoms come on more slowly and are not so intense as in septicemia, while the course of the disease is longer, lasting from six days to four weeks.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Indeed, the name pyosepticemia, or septicopyemia, is often applied when it is impossible to make a distinction between septicemia and pyemia or where each is equally responsible for the diseased condition.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Injuries received during parturition, stoppage of the milk ducts, and infection of the umbilicus in the newly born are also frequent causes of pyemia.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

When abscess occurs in the cord the matter may escape into the scrotal sac and cavity of the abdomen and pyemia may follow.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

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