sepsis

[ sep-sis ]

/ ˈsɛp sɪs /

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noun Pathology.

local or generalized invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins: dental sepsis; wound sepsis.

Origin of sepsis

1855–60; <Greek sêpsis decay; compare sḗpein to make rotten

Words nearby sepsis

sepn., sepoy, Sepoy Rebellion, Seppo, seppuku, sepsis, sept, septa, septage, septal, septarium

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Example sentences from the Web for sepsis

You have a festering wound in 90 degrees that, if it goes untreated, can lead to sepsis, and death.
Haiti's Grisly Problem|Cyril Wecht|January 19, 2010|DAILY BEAST
De Lee saw two cases of sepsis that killed both mother and child from such an infection shortly before term.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation|Austin O'Malley
Sepsis, sep′sis, n. putridity, rot: a genus of dipterous insects.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various
The chief risks of the operation are sepsis, cancer-infection, and injury to the ureters.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

Absence of sepsis, with its possible extension to ears, sinuses, or cranial cavity.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
None of these effects can be ascribed to sepsis, as most rigid aseptic precautions were taken.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for sepsis

sepsis

/ (ˈsɛpsɪs) /

noun

the presence of pus-forming bacteria in the body

Word Origin for sepsis

C19: via New Latin from Greek sēpsis a rotting; related to Greek sēpein to cause to decay

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for sepsis

sepsis

[ sĕp′sĭs ]

n. pl. sep•ses (-sēz)

The presence of pathogenic organisms or their toxins in the blood or tissues.

The poisoned condition resulting from the presence of pathogens or their toxins.

Scientific definitions for sepsis

sepsis

[ sĕp′sĭs ]

A severe infection caused by pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, in the blood or tissues. If untreated, a localized infection, as in the respiratory or urinary tracts, can lead to infection in the bloodstream and widespread inflammation, characterized initially by fever, chills, and other symptoms and later by septic shock.

Other words from sepsis

septic adjective

单词	sepsis
释义	sepsis [ sep-sis ] / ˈsɛp sɪs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sepsis ON THESAURUS.COM noun Pathology. local or generalized invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins: dental sepsis; wound sepsis. Origin of sepsis 1855–60; <Greek sêpsis decay; compare sḗpein to make rotten Words nearby sepsis sepn., sepoy, Sepoy Rebellion, Seppo, seppuku, sepsis, sept, septa, septage, septal, septarium Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sepsis You have a festering wound in 90 degrees that, if it goes untreated, can lead to sepsis, and death. Haiti's Grisly Problem\|Cyril Wecht\|January 19, 2010\|DAILY BEAST De Lee saw two cases of sepsis that killed both mother and child from such an infection shortly before term. The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation\|Austin O'Malley Sepsis, sep′sis, n. putridity, rot: a genus of dipterous insects. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)\|Various The chief risks of the operation are sepsis, cancer-infection, and injury to the ureters. A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)\|Various Absence of sepsis, with its possible extension to ears, sinuses, or cranial cavity. A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)\|Various None of these effects can be ascribed to sepsis, as most rigid aseptic precautions were taken. The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2\|Various British Dictionary definitions for sepsis sepsis / (ˈsɛpsɪs) / noun the presence of pus-forming bacteria in the body Word Origin for sepsis C19: via New Latin from Greek sēpsis a rotting; related to Greek sēpein to cause to decay Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sepsis pyemia, septicemia, septicopyemia, toxaemia, toxemia Medical definitions for sepsis sepsis [ sĕp′sĭs ] n. pl. sep•ses (-sēz) The presence of pathogenic organisms or their toxins in the blood or tissues. The poisoned condition resulting from the presence of pathogens or their toxins. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for sepsis sepsis [ sĕp′sĭs ] A severe infection caused by pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, in the blood or tissues. If untreated, a localized infection, as in the respiratory or urinary tracts, can lead to infection in the bloodstream and widespread inflammation, characterized initially by fever, chills, and other symptoms and later by septic shock. Other words from sepsis septic adjective The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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sepsis

noun Pathology.

Origin of sepsis

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British Dictionary definitions for sepsis

noun

Word Origin for sepsis

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Medical definitions for sepsis

n. pl. sep•ses (-sēz)

Scientific definitions for sepsis

Other words from sepsis