septic

Meanings

• adjective

  Pertaining to or caused by a septic condition, especially an infection in which the blood poisoned by bacteria from an infected area spreads through the body.

  - "The patient's septic condition worsened despite antibiotic treatment."
  - "Septic shock is a life-threatening complication of an infection."

• noun

  A closed system for the treatment of wastewater or industrial effluent.

  - "The septic tank in the backyard needs to be pumped out."
  - "The industrial complex discharged polluted water into the septic system."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with septic
depic , hectic , repic

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Variants

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septic , septic shock , septic shocks , septic sore throat , septic sore throats , septic tank , septic tanks , go septic , strep throat , strep throats

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'septus' meaning 'seven,' and 'ic' meaning 'pertaining to,' due to the ancient belief that septic conditions were caused by an imbalance of seven bodily fluids.

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Trivia

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1. Septic conditions were once believed to be caused by an imbalance of the four 'humors' and three 'non-nutritive' fluids in the body.

2. Septic shock was first described in the medical literature in 1869.

3. Septic tanks are often used in areas without access to centralized sewage systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Septicemia: A serious blood infection caused by bacteria that can spread throughout the body.

2. Septic shock: A life-threatening complication of sepsis where the body's response to infection causes widespread damage to multiple organs.

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Culture

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Septic conditions have been a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout history, with early civilizations recognizing the importance of proper hygiene and sanitation in preventing their spread. In modern times, septic conditions are treated with antibiotics and other medical interventions.

How to Memorize "septic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red, inflamed body with pus-filled blisters. This is what a septic condition looks like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'septic' with the word 'poisonous' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'septic' starts with the letter 's,' which sounds like 'seven,' and 'seven' is a number associated with balance. This can help you remember that 'septic' refers to a condition of bodily imbalance.

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