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infection

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

infectionnoun

infections

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

Translations

The infection spread quickly through the community.

Инфекция быстро распространилась по сообществу.

Additional translations

Definitions

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.

A disease or condition caused by the presence and growth of pathogenic microorganisms in a host organism.

The infection spread quickly through the community, affecting many people.

The act or process of infecting or the state of being infected.

Proper hygiene can help prevent the infection of open wounds.

A harmful infiltration of a computer or digital system by malicious software or code.

The malware infection disabled the company's entire network.

Synonyms

infectionadjective

/ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

/ɪnˈfɛk.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "infection control").

Definitions

Used attributively before another noun to denote a relation to infection, especially concerning its prevention, control, or measurement.

Hospital staff follow strict infection control guidelines.

Synonyms