sepsis
What is another word for sepsis? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A dangerous, whole-body inflammatory response to infection that can damage tissues and organs and turn life-threatening very quickly.
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How to use sepsis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
signs of sepsis
sepsis develops
die from sepsis
sepsis risk
Etymology
From Ancient Greek sêpsis, "putrefaction," from sḗpō, "to make rotten."
Full origin of sepsis →Frequently asked questions
What does “sepsis” mean?
The word “sepsis” means a dangerous, whole-body inflammatory response to infection that can damage tissues and organs and turn life-threatening very quickly. In plain terms, a serious, body-wide reaction to infection where the immune system starts damaging the body's own organs.
How do you pronounce “sepsis”?
“Sepsis” is pronounced SEHP-sihs (/ˈsɛpsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “sepsis” in a sentence?
Here is “sepsis” used in a sentence: “The nurse spotted the early signs of sepsis and rushed him to intensive care.”
What part of speech is “sepsis”?
“Sepsis” is a noun.
Where does the word “sepsis” come from?
The word “sepsis” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek sêpsis, "putrefaction," from sḗpō, "to make rotten.".
