blood poisoning

noun

Examples of blood poisoning in a Sentence

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The state Department of Fish and Wildlife in March reminded agents to undergo blood poisoning checks. Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024 These unmonitored chemicals are so toxic California advised cannabis enforcement agents to wear hazmat suits and respirators during field inspections, and to undergo annual blood poisoning tests. Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024 This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning, and death. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 2024 Infection set in, progressed to gangrene, and Daniels died from sepsis or blood poisoning. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for blood poisoning 

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blood poisoning was in 1844

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“Blood poisoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20poisoning. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

blood poisoning

noun
: a serious condition marked by the passage of disease-causing microorganisms into the blood

Medical Definition

blood poisoning

noun

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