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 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
In a few instances it may assume a chronic type, when all the symptoms become mitigated, and thus continue for some time, until septicemia, pyemia, or exhaustion causes death.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Rheumatism may be thought of, with respect to arthritic inflammation caused thereby, as a sort of pyemia.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor
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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