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Septicemia: meaning, definitions and examples

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septicemia

 

[ หŒsษ›p.tษชหˆsiห.mi.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Septicemia is a serious bloodstream infection that occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body. It can lead to severe sepsis and septic shock, which can be life-threatening. Symptoms may include fever, chills, rapid breathing, and confusion.

Synonyms

blood poisoning, sepsis, systemic infection

Examples of usage

  • The doctor diagnosed her with septicemia after she showed signs of a serious infection.
  • Immediate treatment is crucial for patients suffering from septicemia to prevent further complications.
  • He was hospitalized due to septicemia resulting from a recent surgery.

Translations

Translations of the word "septicemia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น septicemia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เคชเฅเคธเคฟเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sepsis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepsis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะฟัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sepsa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•—่ก€็—‡ (ใฏใ„ใ‘ใคใ—ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท septicรฉmie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ septicemia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sepsis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจํ˜ˆ์ฆ (paehyeoljeung)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู…ู… ุงู„ุฏู… (tasammum aldam)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sepse

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sepse

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„“ๆฏ’็—‡ (nรณng dรบ zhรจng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sepsa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sepsis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฟัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒžแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ (septikemia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sepsisi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ septicemia

Etymology

The term 'septicemia' originates from the combination of the Greek word 'septikos,' meaning 'putrefactive' or 'infectious,' and the New Latin suffix '-emia,' which denotes a condition of the blood. It was first introduced into medical terminology in the late 19th century as a more specific term to describe the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the blood. The understanding of septicemia has evolved over time, particularly with advancements in microbiology and infectious disease treatment. Initially seen predominantly as a consequence of untreated infections, septicemia is now recognized as a complex condition that requires prompt medical intervention to improve outcomes. Its classification has also expanded, leading to a clearer differentiation between septicemia, sepsis, and severe sepsis.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,992, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.