SepticemiaWordNet Explorer
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invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
a disease or disorder of the blood
serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria being released from an abscess
blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood
an acute diarrheal disease (especially of chickens) caused by the microorganism that causes hemorrhagic septicemia
a deadly form of septicemia in cattle and sheep; involves high fever and pneumonia; contracted under conditions of exposure or exhaustion (as often happens when the animals are shipped to market)