Definitions for sepsis

sepsis sep·sis

Spelling: [sep-sis]
IPA: /ˈsɛp sɪs/

Sepsis is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 54 anagrams from letters in sepsis (eipsss).

Definitions for sepsis

noun

  1. local or generalized invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms or their toxins:

Origin of sepsis

1855-60; Greek sêpsis decay; compare sḗpein to make rotten

Examples for sepsis

Like all races that survive the sepsis of civilization, the Hebrews show great tenacity of purpose.

Secondary amputations for sepsis or hæmorrhage were attended by fair results, but I can give no statistics.

Increasing experience proves that gloves are most valuable in securing freedom from sepsis.

The immediate danger is from hemorrhage; the ultimate or remote danger is sepsis or blood poisoning.

You have a festering wound in 90 degrees that, if it goes untreated, can lead to sepsis, and death.

The entrance of sepsis may prove an obstacle to any operative measure that would otherwise be indicated.

The chief risks of the operation are sepsis, cancer-infection, and injury to the ureters.

And another (sepsis cynipsea,) emits a fragrant odour of baum.

The greatest danger is hmorrhage, and the other is sepsis when the placenta has been left to slough.

How far the secondary rise depended on sepsis it was not always easy to determine.

Word Value for sepsis
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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