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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A condition of physiologic shock caused by an overwhelming infection, especially sepsis or septicemia.

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  • noun pathology a life-threatening condition caused by infection and sepsis, often after surgery or trauma

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