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septicaemia

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmɪə/
(US septicemia)
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Definition of septicaemia

noun

[mass noun]
  • blood poisoning, especially that caused by bacteria or their toxins.

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septicaemic

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek sēptikos + haima 'blood'

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