infectious disease — A disease caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can spread from person to person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A disease caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can spread from person to person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfekʃəs dɪˈziːz/
Korean meaning: 세균, 바이러스, 진균 등 미생물에 의해 발생하며 사람 간에 전파될 수 있는 질병
Korean pronunciation: 인**펙**셔스 디**지**즈
Example Sentences
- The doctor recommended washing hands frequently to prevent infectious diseases.
- My grandmother thinks that watching too much TV is an infectious disease that spreads through families.
- Scientists study infectious diseases to develop better vaccines.
infectious disease
NOUN//ɪnˈfekʃəs dɪˈziːz//
A disease caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can spread from person to person
A disease caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi that can spread from person to person
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
infectious는 라틴어 'inficere'(감염시키다)에서, disease는 고대 프랑스어 'desaise'(불편함)에서 유래
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor recommended washing hands frequently to prevent infectious diseases.”
“My grandmother thinks that watching too much TV is an infectious disease that spreads through families.”
“Scientists study infectious diseases to develop better vaccines.”
“The school closed temporarily due to an infectious disease outbreak among students.”
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