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question 43
blood poisoning, especially caused by bacteria or their toxins, is called:
a adhesion.
b anastomosis.
c cautery.
d septicemia.
e sterility.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Adhesion refers to the sticking together of cells or tissues, not blood poisoning.
• Option B: Anastomosis is a connection between two blood vessels or tubular structures, not related to blood poisoning.
• Option C: Cautery is a method to stop bleeding or destroy tissue, not blood poisoning.
• Option D: Septicemia is defined as blood poisoning, especially by bacteria or their toxins.
• Option E: Sterility means the inability to reproduce or the absence of viable microorganisms, not blood poisoning.

Answer:

D. septicemia