infection
nounfemininetécnico/ĩfɛˈsɐ̃w̃/high
in·fe·ção
Definition
The invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi) in the tissues of an organism, causing disease.
The wound developed a serious infection.
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to fight the infection.
Common collocations
bacterial infectionurinary infectionsite of infectionrisk of infection
Etymology
Do latim 'infectio, infectionis', de 'inficere' (manchar, contaminar).