Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
viremic
Adjective
/vaɪˈrɛmɪk/
Definition
Relating to the presence of viruses in the bloodstream.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed as viremic, indicating a serious viral infection.
- During the viremic phase, the virus can be transmitted through blood transfusions.
- Researchers studied the viremic response to the vaccine.
Meaning
Describes a condition in which a virus is present in the blood, often leading to the spread of the virus throughout the body.
Synonyms
- viral
- infectious
- systemic
