Septicaemia (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 septicaemia after a bacterial infection in her wound spread to her bloodstream.
- Septicaemia can be life-threatening if not treated promptly with antibiotics and supportive care.
- The doctor suspected septicaemia when the patient presented with fever, chills, and a rapid heartbeat.
- In severe cases of septicaemia, the body's organs can become damaged due to the overwhelming infection.
- The elderly patient developed septicaemia after a urinary tract infection spread to her bloodstream and caused a severe reaction.