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    septic
    /ˈsɛptɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. infected with microorganisms, especially harmful bacteria: "his feet had gone septic"
    • 2. denoting a drainage system incorporating a septic tank.

    noun

    • 1. a drainage system incorporating a septic tank. North American

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEPTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    uk / ˈsep.tɪk / us / ˈsep.tɪk / Add to word list. infected by bacteria that produce pus: I had my ears pierced and one of them went septic. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. General bodily disorders. add. ADHD. agenesis. albinism. anal fissure. atrophic. collapsed. froth. gammy. microcephaly. monocyte disorder. necrosis. non-systemic.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › septicSeptic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SEPTIC is of, relating to, or causing putrefaction. How to use septic in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › septicSEPTIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Septic definition: relating to, caused by, or affected by sepsis or infection. See examples of SEPTIC used in a sentence.

  5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › sepsisSepsis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 10, 2023 · Overview. Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySEPTIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    adjective. us / ˈsep.tɪk / uk / ˈsep.tɪk / Add to word list. infected by bacteria that produce pus: I had my ears pierced and one of them went septic. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. General bodily disorders. add. albinism. anal fissure. atrophic. collapsed. congestion. edema. froth. gammy. microcephaly. monocyte disorder. necrosis.

  7. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsSepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 3, 2024 · Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection, causing organ dysfunction (4). The body’s reaction causes damage to its own tissues and organs and it can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and sometimes death, especially if not recognized early and treated promptly.

  8. www.who.int › health-topics › sepsisSepsis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. It is frequently a final common pathway to death for many infectious diseases worldwide.

  9. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSepsis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland...

    Jan 19, 2023 · Overview. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by your body’s overwhelming response to an infection. Without urgent treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Sepsis definition. Sepsis is your body’s extreme reaction to an infection.

  10. www.sepsis.org › sepsis-basicsWhat Is Sepsis | Sepsis Alliance

    What Is Sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that happens when your body’s response to an infection damages vital organs and, often, causes death. In other words, it’s your body’s overactive and toxic response to an infection.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishseptic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    /ˈseptɪk/ (of a wound or part of the body) containing harmful bacteria that cause infection. a septic finger. A dirty cut may go septic. Topics Health problems c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Want to learn more?