Py·æ·mi·a, Py·e·mi·a n. Med. A form of blood poisoning produced by the absorption of pyogenic microorganisms into the blood, usually from a wound or local inflammation. It is characterized by multiple abscesses throughout the body, and is attended with irregularly recurring chills, fever, profuse sweating, and exhaustion. -- Py*æ*mic, Py*e*mic a.
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Py·e·mic, Py·æ·mic a. Of or pertaining to pyæmia; of the nature of pyæmia.
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pyemic
adj : of or relating to pyemia [syn: pyaemic]