Septicemia vs. Toxaemia

Septicemianoun

(pathology) A disease caused by the presence of pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, or their toxins, in the bloodstream, characterised by chills and fever.

Septicemianoun

invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection

Toxaemianoun

, organic blood poisoning

Toxaemiaadjective

Blood poisoning. See under Blood.

Toxaemianoun

an abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and edema and protein in the urine

Toxaemianoun

blood poisoning caused by bacterial toxic substances in the blood