septicemia
nounfemininetécnico/sɨp.ti.sɨ.ˈmi.ɐ/low
sep·ti·ce·mi·a
Definition
A serious, widespread infection in the bloodstream caused by the presence and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria and their toxins.
The infected wound developed into septicemia.\nSepticemia is a medical emergency requiring immediate hospitalization.
Common collocations
severe septicemiaseptic shockrisk of septicemiatreatment of septicemia
Etymology
Do grego 'sēptikós' (putrefativo) + 'haîma' (sangue).