Sepsis
Pronunciation : Sep"sis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition : Defn: The poisoning of the system by the introduction of putrescent material into the blood.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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