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- [sep-tuh-see-mee-uh]
- /ˌsɛp təˈsi mi ə/
- /ˌsep.tɪ.ˈsiː.mɪə/
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- [sep-tuh-see-mee-uh]
- /ˌsɛp təˈsi mi ə/
Definitions of septicemia word
- noun septicemia the invasion and persistence of pathogenic bacteria in the blood-stream. 1
- noun septicemia blood poisoning 1
- uncountable noun septicemia Septicemia is the same as blood poisoning. 0
- noun septicemia a systemic disease caused by the presence of pathogenic microorganisms and their toxic products in the blood 0
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Origin of septicemia
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at septic, -emia
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Parts of speech for Septicemia
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septicemia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for septicemia
noun septicemia
- blood poisoning — Blood poisoning is a serious illness resulting from an infection in your blood.
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