Word
Septicaemia
How many syllables?
5 Syllables
How it's divided?
sep-ti-cae-mi-a
Definition
- n. - A poisoned condition of the blood produced by the
absorption into it of septic or putrescent material; blood poisoning.
It is marked by chills, fever, prostration, and inflammation of the
different serous membranes and of the lungs, kidneys, and other organs.
- noun - Invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
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