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Word entry · 6 letters

sepsis

Best crossword clue

"Blood infection response"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈsɛpsɪs/Part of speech nounSorted eipsssStarts with SEnds with S1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues

Word origin

From Ancient Greek σῆψις (sêpsis, “putrefaction”), from σήπω (sḗpō, “to make rotten”), from σήψ (sḗps, “a kind of lizard; also a kind of serpent whose bite was alleged to cause putrefaction”).

Used in a sentence

  • Imagine the sepsis of helpless loathing [Jimmy Connors] must have inspired in his opponents during his "great runs" at the US Open.

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