bacteraemia
The presence of bacteria in blood.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
bac·te·re·mi·a
(bak'tĕr-ē'mē-ă) The presence of viable bacteria in the circulating blood; may be transient following trauma such as dental or other iatrogenic manipulation or may be persistent or recurrent as a result of infection.
Synonym(s):
bacteriemia,
bacteraemia.
[bacteria + G. haima, blood]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
bacteraemia
Bacteria in the circulating blood. This is often transient and is not necessarily serious. See also the more significant condition of SEPTICAEMIA.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
bac·te·re·mi·a
(bak'tĕr-ē'mē-ă) Presence of viable bacteria in circulating blood; may be transient following trauma such as dental or other iatrogenic manipulation or may be persistent or recurrent as a result of infection.
Synonym(s):
bacteraemia.
[bacteria + G. haima, blood]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012