| pyaemia | <microbiology> The invasion of bloodstream by pyogenic organisms. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood (18 Nov 1997) |
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| pyaemic | Relating to or suffering from pyaemia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pyaemic abscess | A haematogenous abscess resulting from pyaemia, septicaemia, or bacteraemia. Synonym: septicaemic abscess. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pyaemic embolism | Plugging of an artery by an embolus detached from a suppurating thrombus. Synonym: infective embolism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| pyarthrosis | Synonym: suppurative arthritis. Origin: G. Pyon, pus, + arthrosis, a jointing (05 Mar 2000) |