Sickness and Sepsis

Sickness

Sickness noun - The condition of not being in good health.

Sepsis and sickness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sepsis" instead a noun "Sickness".

Nearby Words: sick, sicken

Sepsis

Sepsis noun - The presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues.
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Synonyms for Sepsis

Sickness and sepsis are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sickness" instead a noun "Sepsis".

Nearby Word: septic
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