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Sepsis - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Sepsis : (noun)
1: the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the
blood or tissues
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Sepsis : \Sep"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ??? putrefaction.] (Med.)
The poisoning of the system by the introduction of putrescent
material into the blood.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Sepsis : Sepsis: Commonly called a "blood stream infection." The presence of bacteria (bacteremia) or other infectious organisms or their toxins in the blood (septicemia) or in other tissue
of the body. Sepsis may be associated with clinical symptoms of systemic (bodywide) illness, such as low blood pressure , and mental status changes. Sepsis can be a serious situation, a life
threatening disease calling for urgent and comprehensive care.
Treatment depends on the type of infection, but usually begins with antibiotics or similar medications.
Also known as blood poisoning, septicemia.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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