blood poisoning

noun

Definition of blood poisoning

: septicemia

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Lewis was reportedly diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome, blood poisoning and flesh-eating disease. — Alexandria Hein, Fox News, "Dad who lost lips, limbs to horrifying infection gets new mouth made from shoulder skin, tattoo," 4 July 2018 Internal injuries caused by the beating and blood poisoning were listed as causes of death. — Washington Post, "India’s nationalist lawmaker arrested on rape allegation," 13 Apr. 2018 Simpson wanted to work on sepsis, a blood poisoning caused by infections. — Andy Marso, kansascity, "20 years ago, KU Hospital was struggling, but now it's thriving, with new development and happier patients | The Kansas City Star," 3 Nov. 2017 It is rumored that Queen Elizabeth died from blood poisoning as a result of an untreated tooth infection. — Nicole Spector /, NBC News, "The Reason Your Dental Work Isn't Covered by Medical Insurance," 24 Oct. 2017

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