Blood Poisoning (Noun)
Meaning
Invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with blood poisoning after a severe case of pneumonia spread bacteria into her bloodstream.
- Untreated wounds can lead to blood poisoning if not properly cleaned and cared for to prevent infection.
- The doctor explained that the risk of blood poisoning was high due to the severity of the burn covering most of the patient's body.
- Blood poisoning can be life-threatening if not treated promptly with antibiotics to combat the infection.
- The elderly woman's weakened immune system made her more susceptible to blood poisoning from the infected surgical site.