1. relating to or caused by pyemia; characterized by the presence of pus-forming bacteria in the bloodstream
Usage: medical term; also spelled 'pyaemic' in British English

Examples

• The patient developed a pyemic infection after the surgical wound became contaminated.
• Pyemic fever is a serious condition that requires immediate antibiotic treatment.
• The doctor diagnosed pyemic septicemia based on the blood culture results.
• Without proper wound care, minor cuts can progress to pyemic conditions.
• Pyemic abscesses may form in various organs if the infection spreads unchecked.