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Puerperal Fever.
Puerperal Fever - as a noun
Serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
childbed feverExample Sentences
"The doctor diagnosed her with puerperal fever following her delivery."
"She developed puerperal fever a week after giving birth."
"The incidence of puerperal fever has significantly decreased with modern healthcare practices."
"Symptoms of puerperal fever include high fever and abdominal pain."
"She was hospitalized due to puerperal fever and received antibiotics."
