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py·e·mi·a (p

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

py·emic adj.

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pyemia - septicemia caused by pus-forming bacteria being released from an abscess

blood poisoning, septicaemia, septicemia - invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection

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