Term: puerperal fever: serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: central american country: any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries (except for Belize and Costa Rica) are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: great plains paintbrush: hairy plant with pinkish flowers; Great Plains to northern Mexico
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: baggage: the portable equipment and supplies of an army
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: half volley: a tennis return made by hitting the ball immediately after it bounces
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: butchery: the business of a butcher
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: cloud: out of touch with reality
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: blackjack: a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: mug: with handle and usually cylindrical
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: incineration: the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes
Broader: blood poisoning: invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection | Unrelated: imperforate anus: a congenital defect of the anus; there is partial or complete obstruction of the anal opening