swahili [noun]

Sumu ya damu

Maana (Definition)

A severe life-threatening systemic blood infection caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

septicemia / blood sepsis condition

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sepsis

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Medical Pathology

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mgonjwa alilazwa chumba cha mahututi kutokana na sumu ya damu."

Translation: The patient was admitted to ICU due to severe septicemia.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Woga ni ugonjwa Damu maambukizi