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septic

/ˈsep.tɪk/

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adjective

/ˈsep.tɪk/B2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к гниению или бактериальной инфекции или вызванный ими; часто используется в медицинском контексте для описания инфицированной раны или системы.

Relating to or caused by putrefaction or bacterial infection; often used in medical contexts to describe a wound or system that is infected.

  1. Infected with bacteriaB2formalmedical

    Containing or resulting from disease-causing microorganisms, especially bacteria.

    ruИнфицированный

    • The wound became septic and required immediate treatment.
    • Septic infections can spread quickly if not treated.
    • Doctors drained the septic abscess to prevent further complications.

    Synonymscontaminateddiseasedfesteringinfectedpurulentputrid

    Antonymsasepticcleangermfreesterile

  2. Related to putrefactionC1formalmedical

    Relating to or caused by the decomposition of organic matter by bacteria.

    ruГнилостный

    • The septic process in the tank breaks down waste materials.
    • Septic conditions in the swamp produced a foul odor.
    • The laboratory analyzed the septic fluid for harmful bacteria.

    Synonymsputrefactive

    Antonymsantisepticasepticclean

Forms
  • more septic comparative form
  • most septic superlative form
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