pyemia

or py·ae·mi·a

[ pahy-ee-mee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

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

Other Words From

• py·emic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyemia¹

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

Example Sentences

Rheumatism may be thought of, with respect to arthritic inflammation caused thereby, as a sort of pyemia.

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

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

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Pyemia was made to represent that condition when the organisms were localized, but in which the pus was transported by the blood.

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In pyemia, in addition to these lesions, abscesses are formed in the various organs throughout the body.

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