pyaemia

[ pahy-ee-mee-uh ]
/ paɪˈi mi ə /

noun Pathology.

OTHER WORDS FROM pyaemia

py·ae·mic, adjective

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pyemia

or py·ae·mi·a

[ pahy-ee-mee-uh ]
/ paɪˈi mi ə /

noun Pathology.

a diseased state in which pyogenic bacteria are circulating in the blood, characterized by the development of abscesses in various organs.

Origin of pyemia

From New Latin, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at py-, -emia

OTHER WORDS FROM pyemia

py·e·mic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for pyaemia

pyaemia

pyemia

/ (paɪˈiːmɪə) /

noun

blood poisoning characterized by pus-forming microorganisms in the blood

Derived forms of pyaemia

pyaemic or pyemic, adjective

Word Origin for pyaemia

C19: from New Latin, from Greek puon pus + haima blood

Medical definitions for pyaemia

pyemia
[ pī-ēmē-ə ]

n.

Septicemia caused by pyogenic microorganisms in the blood, often resulting in the formation of multiple abscesses. pyohemia

Other words from pyemia

py•emic adj.