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sepsis

/ˈsep.sɪs/

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noun

/ˈsep.sɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruСерьёзное медицинское состояние, характеризующееся наличием гноеродных бактерий или их токсинов в крови или тканях, часто приводящее к системному воспалению.

A serious medical condition characterized by the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues, often leading to systemic inflammation.

uncountable

  1. Blood infectionC1formalmedical

    A serious medical condition caused by the body's extreme response to an infection, leading to inflammation and potential organ failure.

    ruЗаражение крови

    • The patient was admitted to the ICU with severe sepsis.
    • Early detection of sepsis is critical for survival.
    • Doctors treated the sepsis with strong antibiotics.

    Synonymsblood poisoningsepticemia

Forms
  • sepses plural form
  • sepses' possessive plural form
  • sepsis's possessive singular form