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septic

[/ˈsɛptɪk/]
adjective
séptico
1. infected with or caused by sepsis; contaminated by pathogenic bacteria
The wound became septic after several days without proper treatment.
A ferida ficou séptica após vários dias sem tratamento adequado.
2. relating to or caused by septicemia (blood poisoning)
The patient developed a septic infection that required immediate antibiotics.
O paciente desenvolveu uma infecção séptica que exigiu antibióticos imediatos.
3. relating to a septic tank or sewage system
They installed a septic system because the property was not connected to municipal sewage.
Eles instalaram um sistema séptico porque a propriedade não estava conectada ao esgoto municipal.
Synonyms
infectedcontaminatedtoxicpoisonedputrefied
Antonyms
sterilecleanasepticsanitaryuncontaminated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
séptico
standard usage in medical and sanitation contexts
Portugal
séptico
standard usage; also used in technical/medical terminology
General Brazilian
infeccioso
alternative term in medical contexts emphasizing infection

Related Idioms & Phrases

septic tank
septic shock
septic arthritis
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