septicaemia

n. (us septicemia) blood-poisoning.  septicaemic adj. [from *septic, greek haima blood]

n. A poisoned condition of the blood produced by the absorption into it of septic or putrescent material; blood poisoning. It is marked by chills, fever, prostration, and inflammation of the different serous membranes and of the lungs, kidneys, and other organs.