the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The presence of bacteria in the blood; same as bacteremia.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Presence of bacteria in the blood.
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n. transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood
Word Usage
"Mycobacterium intracellulare, a species of the Mycobacterium avium complex, may be the cause of severe lung, lymphatic node, skin and bone/joint infections, as well as bacteriemia."