plural of Septic

(pathology) A life-threatening condition caused by infection and sepsis, often after surgery or trauma.

A small-scale watertight treatment system for domestic sewage in which the flow is slowed to allow sedimentation and sludge digestion by bacteria to take place.

plural of septic tank

(medicine) An abortion accompanied by an infection of the abortive tissue and/or portions of the uterus.

plural of septic abortion

(pathology) A disease caused by the presence of pathogenic organisms, especially bacteria, or their toxins, in the bloodstream, characterised by chills and fever.

Alternative spelling of septicemic

Alternative spelling of septicemia

(pathology) Obsolete spelling of septicaemia