01 n. A form of blood poisoning produced by the absorption of pyogenic microorganisms into the blood, usually from a wound or local inflammation.…
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A form of blood poisoning produced by the absorption of pyogenic microorganisms into the blood, usually from a wound or local inflammation. It is characterized by multiple abscesses throughout the body, and is attended with irregularly recurring chills, fever, profuse sweating, and exhaustion.(Med.)