1. Plural of pyaemia; conditions characterized by the presence of pus-forming bacteria in the bloodstream, typically resulting in the formation of abscesses in various organs.
Usage: medical; chiefly British spelling (American: pyemias)

Examples

• The patient developed pyaemias following an untreated wound infection.
• Pyaemias can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly with antibiotics.
• Historically, pyaemias were a common cause of death after surgery before modern antiseptic practices.
• The doctor diagnosed multiple pyaemias affecting the lungs and liver.
• Pyaemias result from bacteria entering the bloodstream and spreading throughout the body.