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septicemia

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  1. blood poisoning       
 
sep.ti.ce.mia \.sep-t*-'se--me--*\ \-'se--mik\ n [NL, fr. L septicus + NL 
   -emia] : invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a 
   focus of i nfection accompanied esp. by chills, fever, and prostration - 
   sep.ti.ce.mic aj