FUNGEMIA
\fʌnd͡ʒˈiːmi͡ə], \fʌndʒˈiːmiə], \f_ʌ_n_dʒ_ˈiː_m_iə]\
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The presence of fungi circulating in the blood. Opportunistic fungal sepsis is seen most often in immunosuppressed patients with severe neutropenia or in postoperative patients with intravenous catheters and usually follows prolonged antibiotic therapy.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].