septic
英 /ˈseptɪk/ 美 /ˈseptɪk/
- adj. 感染的；脓毒性的infected with harmful bacteria, or relating to such infection
The nurse cleaned the septic wound and changed its dressing.
护士清洁了感染的伤口，并更换了敷料。
Prompt treatment of bacterial infections can reduce the risk of septic shock and improve patient outcomes.
及时治疗细菌感染可以降低脓毒性休克的风险，改善患者的治疗结果。
搭配
a septic wound 感染的伤口septic shock 脓毒性休克a septic tank 化粪池
辨析提示
septic tank 指化粪池；septic 不作“腐烂物”名词。
词族
sepsis (n.)
近义 infected
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