미생물에 감염되어 전신에 심각한 염증 반응이 나타나는 상태로, 주요 장기의 손상이나 사망을 초래할 수 있는 질환.
A life-threatening condition caused by the body's extreme response to an infection, often leading to organ failure and tissue damage.
예문:
"Early diagnosis of sepsis is crucial for patient survival in intensive care units."
"The patient developed sepsis following a severe abdominal infection."
"Doctors monitored the surgical site closely to prevent the onset of sepsis."