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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
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First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined above
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“Blood poisoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20poisoning. Accessed 22 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
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