How to Pronounce Septic Shock
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Septic Shock Pronunciation
SEP-tik SHOK
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
SEP
stress here
tik SHOK
2 syllables
What is Septic Shock?
... injury. There are several kinds of shock. Hypovolemic shock happens when you lose a lot of blood or fluids. Causes include internal or external bleeding, dehydration, burns, and severe vomiting and/or diarrhea. Septic shock is caused by infections in the bloodstream. ...
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Septic Shock
How do you pronounce 'septic shock'?
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Say it like this: SEP-tik SHOK. The first word rhymes with 'peptic' (as in peptic ulcer), and the second word rhymes with 'rock.' The stress falls on the first syllable of the first word: SEP-tik.
What is the correct stress pattern for this term?
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The stress goes on SEP in the first word (SEP-tik), not on the second syllable. A common mistake is saying sep-TIK shock, but the correct way puts the emphasis at the beginning: SEP-tik SHOK.
How do you break 'septic shock' into syllables?
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Break it into three syllables: SEP-tic SHOK. The first word has two syllables and the second word has one syllable, making three total.
What does the word 'septic' come from?
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The word 'septic' comes from Greek and means 'infected' or 'poisoned.' It comes from the Greek word 'septikos.' You'll see this root in other medical words like 'sepsis' and 'antiseptic.'
What does 'septic shock' mean in plain English?
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In simple terms, it refers to a serious, life-threatening state where an infection spreads through the body and causes a severe drop in blood pressure that fluids cannot fix. The body's organs don't get enough blood flow to work properly.
What is the abbreviation for septic shock?
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Septic shock is sometimes abbreviated as SS in medical writing. You say it out loud as 'S-S' or simply use the full term 'septic shock.'
What other medical words share the root 'septic'?
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Words like 'sepsis' (the infection itself), 'aseptic' (free from infection), 'antiseptic' (something that kills germs), and 'septicemia' (infection in the bloodstream) all share the same Greek root meaning infection or poison.
Can you use 'septic shock' in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The doctor explained that the patient's condition had progressed from sepsis to septic shock.' This sentence shows how the term is used to describe a worsening stage of a serious infection.