Biology

Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: septic-

By Regina Bailey, About.com Guide

Definition: prefix (septic-) - poison, substance that promotes putrefaction

Examples: septicemia (septi-cemia) - disease caused by toxins in the blood, blood poisoning

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