sepsis
pronunciation
How to pronounce sepsis in British English:
UK [ˈsepsɪs]
How to pronounce sepsis in American English:
US ['sepsɪs]
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- Noun:
- the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues
Word Origin
- sepsis (n.)
- 1876, "putrefaction," from Modern Latin sepsis, from Greek sepsis "putrefaction," from sepein "to rot," of unknown origin.
Example
- 1. Treatment should be discontinued for serious infection or sepsis .
- 2. Is cortisol necessary for severe sepsis or septic shock ?
- 3. Fatal pneumococcal sepsis 8 years following splenectomy .
- 4. Sepsis and bleeding caused numerous deaths .
- 5. Can the hmgb1-cd24-siglec system limit the more severe forms of sterile inflammation , such as sepsis ?