blood poisoning
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of blood poisoning
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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It is rarer but far more serious than viral meningitis and can lead to blood poisoning or sepsis, and affect the brain.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common pathogens worldwide, which can cause severe bloodstream infections -- also called sepsis or blood poisoning.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 18, 2024
She died later that night, Francois said, likely from sepsis, or blood poisoning by bacteria.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2023
Sepsis is a serious medical condition, external, also known as septicaemia or blood poisoning.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2023
He dropped dead of blood poisoning less than a year ago and the boy was only twelve years old.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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