sepsis
Example Sentences
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Doctors discovered Morgan had a severed bowel and had developed sepsis.
From BBC
The care given to a 45-year-old man with disabilities who died from sepsis after not being given the correct medication for 34 hours has been described as a "shambles" by his mother.
From BBC
She was unable to drive at all for 12 years after a serious injury, which led to life-threatening sepsis and the amputation of her leg.
From BBC
He added that although this loss of activity seems harmful, it can prevent uncontrolled inflammation and sepsis.
From Science Daily
AKI can occur after major stressors such as sepsis or heart surgery, and more than half of all intensive care patients experience it.
From Science Daily
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