Definitions
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
Word origin
From Ancient Greek σηπτικός (sēptikós, “characterized by putridity”), from σηπτός (sēptós), from σήπω (sḗpō).
Used in a sentence
“septic tank”
“a septic system”
“Acid-base balance data revealed moderately abnormal metabolic balance for both septics and nonseptics (in either direction) with normal respiratory balance or mild alkalosis.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Infected with germs”6 letters
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