Sepsis
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A life-threatening condition in which bacteria or their toxins enter the bloodstream or body tissues, triggering a dangerous systemic inflammatory response.
“The patient was transferred to intensive care after developing sepsis following surgery.”
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sep·sis
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Wordle
Starts and ends with S, the P in the middle is the key letter to confirm
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Worth 9 points, P adds moderate value and the double S is useful for board placement
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