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sepsis

[sep-sis]

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noun

Pathology.

local or generalized invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins.
dental sepsis; wound sepsis.

sepsis

/ ˈ��ɛ��ɪ�� /

noun

the presence of pus-forming bacteria in the body

sepsis

A severe infection caused by pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, in the blood or tissues. If untreated, a localized infection, as in the respiratory or urinary tracts, can lead to infection in the bloodstream and widespread inflammation, characterized initially by fever, chills, and other symptoms and later by septic shock.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sepsis¹

First recorded in 1855–60; from Greek ��ê�� “decay”; compare ��ḗp�𾱲� “to make rotten”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sepsis¹

C19: via New Latin from Greek ��ŧ�� a rotting; related to Greek ��ŧ��𾱲� to cause to decay

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She developed an infection and then signs of sepsis - when the body's response to an infection is overwhelming and ends up injuring its own tissues and organs - but this was not managed properly.

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A doctor at the hospital where a 21-year-old died from a combination of sepsis, pneumonia and Crohn's disease has told an inquest he does not believe any treatment would have saved her.

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As maternal figures go, she doesn’t get much warmer than advising Eve to take care of a toe injury “before you get sepsis and we have to cut off your foot.”

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A man said he was left "begging for help" from doctors after he suffered life-changing injuries due to sepsis caused by failures at his local hospitals.

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The BBC has heard testimony from nearly 40 women who reported serious complications, including sepsis and necrosis, after undergoing procedures by Mr Sawyer.

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