Serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon. Synonym: puerperal fever.
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Words linked to "Childbed fever" : septicemia, blood poisoning, septicaemia, puerperal fever |
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