Septicemic: meaning, definitions and examples

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septicemic

 

[ ˌsɛp.tɪˈsiː.mɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Septicemic refers to a serious systemic infection where bacteria are present in the bloodstream, leading to sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to infection, which can result in tissue damage and organ failure. Septicemia can arise from various infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, or infections of the skin. Prompt medical intervention is essential to treat septicemic conditions effectively and may involve antibiotics, intravenous fluids, and other supportive therapies.

Synonyms

blood poisoning, sepsis.

Examples of usage

  • The patient was diagnosed with septicemic shock.
  • Septicemic infections can often lead to multi-organ dysfunction.
  • Early recognition of septicemic symptoms can save lives.

Translations

Translations of the word "septicemic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 septicêmico

🇮🇳 सेप्टिसेमिक

🇩🇪 septischämisch

🇮🇩 septiksemik

🇺🇦 септицемічний

🇵🇱 septyczny

🇯🇵 敗血症の

🇫🇷 septiqué

🇪🇸 septicémico

🇹🇷 sepsisli

🇰🇷 패혈증의

🇸🇦 تسمم دموي

🇨🇿 septicemický

🇸🇰 septický

🇨🇳 脓毒症的

🇸🇮 septicemični

🇮🇸 septicemic

🇰🇿 септицемиялық

🇬🇪 სეპტიცემიური

🇦🇿 sepsisli

🇲🇽 septicémico

Etymology

The term 'septicemic' derives from the word 'septic', which comes from the Greek word 'septikos' meaning 'putrefactive' or 'decaying'. The suffix '-emic' is from '-emia', a condition of the blood, which is derived from the Greek 'haima', meaning 'blood'. The usage of 'septicemia' can be traced back to the 19th century when medical professionals began to recognize the critical nature of blood infections. Over time, as medical knowledge progressed, the understanding of sepsis and its potential complications, such as septicemic shock, became clearer. By classifying infections in this way, healthcare providers have been able to better identify and treat these life-threatening conditions.