pyemia
Americannoun
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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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In pyemia, in addition to these lesions, abscesses are formed in the various organs throughout the body.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
If it is due to stable miasma, uremic poisoning, pyemia, influenza, rheumatism, toxic agents, etc., they should receive prompt attention for their removal or mitigation.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
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
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
Practically the only treatment for pyemia and septicemia on which any stress was laid, and in which there was any general confidence, was the administration of alcohol in large quantities.
From Psychotherapy by James J. (James Joseph) Walsh
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