How to Pronounce "septicemia"
word
ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmiə
sep-ti-SEE-mee-uh
ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmiə
sep-ti-SEE-mee-uh
Definition
A serious medical condition where bacteria or other germs enter the bloodstream, causing a widespread and potentially life-threatening infection; also called sepsis.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmiə
British English
ˌsɛptɪˈsiːmiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sep-ti-SEE-mee-uh
UK
sep-ti-SEE-mee-uh
Listen in Context
Septicemia is a life-threatening infection.
Doctors treated him quickly for septicemia.
Septicemia can start with a minor infection.
He was admitted to the ICU because of septicemia.