septic
Example Sentences
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Less than 24 hours later, Izabela died of septic shock.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
"When sepsis is not recognized early and managed promptly, it can lead to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death," Distinguished Professor von Itzstein said.
From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026
In 2018 she developed septic shock while receiving cancer treatment at the same hospital campus, which is now at the centre of a public inquiry into safety issues.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
City officials in December said the advanced septic systems were no longer required, after determining advice to do so from the state was incorrect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
And Sophie still treated me as if I’d crawled in from the septic tank.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
