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py·emia (pī ēmē ə)

noun

a form of blood poisoning caused by the presence in the blood of pus-producing microorganisms that are carried to various parts of the body, producing multiple abscesses, fever, chill, etc.

Etymology: ModL: see pyo- & -emia

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py·emic adjective

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