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infection
nounfemininetechnicalvery common/ĩfɛˈsɐ̃w̃/in·fe·ção
Definition
1The invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi) in the tissues of an organism, causing disease.
Usage examples
“The wound developed a serious infection.”
“The doctor prescribed antibiotics to fight the infection.”
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bacterial infectionurinary infectionsite of infectionrisk of infection