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septicemia
sep·ti·ce·mi·a [ sèptə smee ə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
blood disease: a disease caused by toxic microorganisms in the bloodstream.
See also  blood poisoning
[Mid-19th century. < Latin septicus (see septic)]

sep·ti·ce·mic adjective
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