puerperal fevers

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plural form of puerperal fever
puerperal fever
A fever, following childbirth or abortion, due to infection of the uterus
puerperal fever
(Tıp, İlaç) An illness resulting from infection of the endometrium following childbirth or abortion, marked by fever and septicemia and usually caused by unsterile technique. Also called childbed fever
puerperal fever
severe form of septicemia that a woman suffers during childbirth or abortion
puerperal fever
serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
puerperal fevers
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