Septicemia (noun)

The presence of bacteria or their toxins in the bloodstream, which can lead to sepsis.

Origin:

From new latin septicemia, from sepsis + -emia.

Examples:

1. Septicemia can occur as a complication of an infection in any part of the body.
2. The patient's condition worsened to septicemia and he died of sepsis.
3. Septicemia is a serious bacterial infection that occurs when bacteria, or their toxins, get into the bloodstream.
4. Septicemia is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment.
5. The patient was diagnosed with septicemia and was immediately admitted to the ICU.