pyemia

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

py·emia

noun

Definition of PYEMIA

: septicemia accompanied by multiple abscesses and secondary toxemic symptoms and caused by pus-forming microorganisms (as the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus)—called also septicopyemia
py·emic or chiefly British py·ae·mic \-mik\ adjective

Variants of PYEMIA

py·emia or chiefly British py·ae·mia \pī-ˈē-mē-ə\

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up pyemia? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

#6: Flabbergast
: to overwhelm with shock,
surprise, or wonder
See All Top 25 Entries »
Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More