septic
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sep·tic

adjective \ˈsep-tik\

Definition of SEPTIC

1
: of, relating to, or causing putrefaction
2
: relating to, involving, caused by, or affected with sepsis <septic patients>
3
: used for sewage treatment and disposal <a septic system>; also : of or relating to a septic system <septic effluents>

Origin of SEPTIC

Latin septicus, from Greek sēptikos, from sēpein to putrefy
First Known Use: 1605

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Rhymes with SEPTIC

sep·tic

adjective \ˈsep-tik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SEPTIC

2
: relating to, involving, caused by, or affected with sepsis <septic complications> <septic arthritis> <septic patients>

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