Looking for the meaning of the word SEPSIS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SEPSIS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sepsis
Speech Type: Noun
late 19th century (in the sense ‘putrefaction’): modern Latin, from Greek sēpsis, from sēpein ‘make rotten’
ˈsɛpsɪs
a serious condition resulting from the presence of harmful microorganisms in the blood or other tissues and the body’s response to their presence, potentially leading to the malfunctioning of various organs, shock, and death.
Short Definition:presence in tissues of harmful bacteria and their toxins
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 9
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 8
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 8
