The presence of diplococci (paired bacteria) in the bloodstream, typically indicating a bacterial infection.
From 'diplococcus' + Greek '-emia' (condition of the blood), literally 'diplococcus in blood.' This medical term describes a specific type of bacteremia caused by paired spherical bacteria.
Diplococcemia indicates a serious infection where harmful paired bacteria have entered the bloodstream, which is why doctors test blood cultures to identify the specific type of diplococcus causing illness.
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