WorldAugust 24, 2026

septic

SEP-tik

Definition

In this medical context, suffering from sepsis, a life-threatening complication where the body’s extreme response to an infection triggers widespread inflammation.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'septikos,' meaning 'putrefactive,' it entered English in the 17th century through Latin, specifically describing the process of decay or infection.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the patient's severe, dangerous condition upon arrival in Utah after a medical delay, emphasizing the real-world risks caused by the physician's misunderstanding of the law.

AG Labrador Appeals Ruling That Would Let Doctors Override Idaho’s Pro-Life Law

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National Right to Life Committee

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