Is Hematogenous a Word?

originating in the blood. producing blood or components of blood. distributed or spread by way of the bloodstream, as in metastases of tumors or in infections; blood-borne.

What is mean by hematogenous?

(HEE-muh-TAH-jeh-nus) Originating in the blood or spread through the bloodstream.

What are hematogenous infections?

Hematogenous infections may appear at any time after joint replacement operations. As distinguished from delayed infections where general symptoms of infection are absent, hematogenous infections cause malaise, chills and fever, usually of the septic type.