NOM | state | febre puerperal | serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions) |
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Sentit | serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon. | |
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General | sèpsia, septicèmia | invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection |
Anglès | puerperal fever, childbed fever |
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