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Definition of sepsis

sepsis

/ˈsɛp.sɪs/
sep · sis
Adverb:septically
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Plural:sepses
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Adjective:septic
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A severe, life-threatening medical condition caused by an overwhelming inflammatory immune response to a systemic infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.

Example

"Early detection and prompt intravenous antibiotics are critical for treating patients who develop sepsis in the hospital."

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• Rhymes for sepsis

• Nearby Words

separatrix
sepia
sepik
sepsis
septet
septic
septuagenarian

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century as a medical term from Ancient Greek sēpsis ('putrefaction, decay'), derived from the verb sēpein ('to make rotten').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sepsis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sepsis
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