Septicaemia

usgb/ˌseptɪˈsiːmiə/
noun

A serious disease where harmful bacteria enter the blood, often requiring urgent medical treatment.

The patient was rushed to the hospital with severe septicaemia.
Visual representation of "septicaemia" - A serious disease where harmful bacteria enter the blood, often requiring urgent medical treatment.

Often appears as...

  • suffer from septicaemia
  • septicaemia sets in

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Medical Urgency

Indicates a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention.

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He was diagnosed with acute septicaemia; the doctors are working fast.
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Technical Term

Used in medical or healthcare settings, not in everyday conversation.

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In the medical report, it stated the cause of death was severe septicaemia.
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Negative Connotation

The word carries a negative connotation, associated with illness and risk.

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The surgeon explained the risks of septicaemia after the operation.
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