septic

• Relatif à la décomposition ou à une infection bactérienne, ou causé par celles-ci ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte médical pour décrire une plaie ou un système infecté.

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.

   septique (infecté par des bactéries)

   • 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.

   Synonymescontaminateddiseasedfesteringinfectedpurulentputrid

   Antonymesasepticcleangermfreesterile

2. Related to putrefactionC1formalmedical

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

   septique

   • 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.

   Synonymesputrefactive

   Antonymesantisepticasepticclean