Septicaemia
/ˌseptɪˈsiːmiə/
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Pro Tip 1/3Medical Urgency
Indicates a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention. 
He was diagnosed with acute septicaemia; the doctors are working fast.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Used in medical or healthcare settings, not in everyday conversation. 
In the medical report, it stated the cause of death was severe septicaemia.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The word carries a negative connotation, associated with illness and risk. 
The surgeon explained the risks of septicaemia after the operation.
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Sepsis
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