Definitions
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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01“Blood infection response”6 letters
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