Pyaemia (or pyemia) is a type of septicaemia that leads to widespread abscesses of a metastatic nature. It is usually caused by the staphylococcus bacteria by pus-forming organisms in the blood. Apart from the distinctive abscesses, pyaemia exhibits the same symptoms as other forms of septicaemia. It was almost universally fatal before the introdu... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyaemia
• (n.) Alt. of Pyemia • (n.) A form of blood poisoning produced by the absorption into the blood of morbid matters usually originating in a wound or local inflammation. It is characterized by the development of multiple abscesses throughout the body, and is attended with irregularly recurring chills, fever, profuse sweating, and exhaustio... Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/pyaemia/
<microbiology> The invasion of bloodstream by pyogenic organisms. ... Origin: Gr. Haima = blood ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973