infection — the process of infecting or the state of being infected with a disease-causing organism
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of infecting or the state of being infected with a disease-causing organism
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfekʃən/
Korean meaning: 감염, 전염
Korean pronunciation: 인**펙**션
Example Sentences
- The zombie apocalypse started with a simple ear infection that doctors ignored.
- My computer got a virus infection, but at least it doesn't need antibiotics.
- Washing your hands regularly can prevent many types of infection.
infection
NOUN//ɪnˈfekʃən//
the process of infecting or the state of being infected with a disease-causing organism
the process of infecting or the state of being infected with a disease-causing organism
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Origin
From Latin 'infectio' derived from 'inficere', meaning 'to dip in, stain, or taint'. The prefix 'in-' (in) combined with 'facere' (to make or do) originally referred to the action of staining or corrupting.
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“The zombie apocalypse started with a simple ear infection that doctors ignored.”
“My computer got a virus infection, but at least it doesn't need antibiotics.”
“Washing your hands regularly can prevent many types of infection.”
“The patient was isolated to prevent the infection from spreading to others.”
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