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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The most important of these in pyemia is a break in continuity of the protective covering, as a wound, which affords an entrance into the tissues for the organisms.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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
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.
Causes.—Lobular pneumonia from abscesses in pyemia, from septic pleurisy, etc.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
Causes.—Endocarditis and pericarditis in the course of rheumatism; acute fevers like typhoid, etc.; clots lodging in the heart arteries, coming from diseases such as septicemia and pyemia.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
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