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Septicemia (noun) means (medicine) A serious illness caused by harmful germs, usually bacteria, or their poisons getting into the blood, causing fever and shivering.

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(medicine) A serious illness caused by harmful germs, usually bacteria, or their poisons getting into the blood, causing fever and shivering.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin sēpticaemia, formed from Latin sēpticus and -aemia.

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What is the meaning of septicemia?

"septicemia" (noun) means (medicine) A serious illness caused by harmful germs, usually bacteria, or their poisons getting into the blood, causing fever and shivering.

What is another word for septicemia?

Other words for "septicemia" include septicaemia.