sapremia
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sa·pre·mi·a
also sa·prae·mi·a (sə-prē′mē-ə)n.
Blood poisoning resulting from the absorption of the products of putrefaction.
sa·pre′mic adj.
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sa•pre•mi•a
(səˈpri mi ə)n.
blood poisoning caused by bacterial putrefaction, as in gangrene.
[1885–90]
sa•pre′mic, adj.
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sapremia, sapraemia
blood poisoning caused by putrefactive microorganisms in the bloodstream.
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| Noun | 1. | sapremia - blood poisoning caused by putrefactive bacteria; results from eating putrefied matter sepsis - the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues |
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