pyemic

/paɪˈemɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by pyemia, a severe and highly infectious disease, especially typhus fever

“The pyemic symptoms included high fever, chills, and painful swellings on the body.”

2. noun

a severe and highly infectious disease, especially typhus fever

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a severe case of pyemia, which required immediate medical attention.”

Synonyms

  • febrile
  • pyemic
  • septic

Antonyms

  • benign
  • healthy