Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Streptococcemia

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: A condition where streptococcal bacteria are present in blood
Combining form and definition: streptococc/o, “Streptococcus bacteria”
Suffix and definition: -emia, “condition of blood”

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