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Sepsis

Noun CEFR B1
ˈsɛpsɪs

Definitions

A serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed, causing injury to its own tissues and organs as a response to infection.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

Imagine the sepsis of helpless loathing [Jimmy Connors] must have inspired in his opponents during his "great runs" at the US Open.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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