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septicemia

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1 Definition of septicemia

Meaning of septicemia: Disease caused by the spread of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream.

Disease caused by the spread of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream. Also called blood poisoning and toxemia.

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