Blood poisoning Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
    septicaemia; septicemia.

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  1. (Med.), a morbid state of the blood caused by the introduction of poisonous or infective matters from without, or the absorption or retention of such as are produced in the body itself; toxæmia.

Webster 1913