sepsis
noun/ˈsɛpsɪs/
Frequency rank: #12,955 most common English word
Meaning
a life-threatening condition in which the body has an extreme response to infection, causing organ damage.
Example sentence
The patient was rushed to intensive care after doctors diagnosed sepsis from an infected wound.
Synonyms & related words
- infection
- toxemia
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