| Pronunciation: | | `baktu'reemeeu
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[n] transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood |
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BACTEREMIA is a 10 letter word that starts with B. |
| | Synonyms: | | bacteriaemia, bacteriemia |
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| | See Also: | | pathology |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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- The transient appearance of bacteria in the blood.
- A term referring to the spread of bacteria from the site of infection (a cut, for instance) to the bloodstream. Fever and chills after often associated with episodes of bacteremia.
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