infection
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
infections
plural
infections
Britannica Dictionary definition of INFECTION
1
[noncount]
:
the act or process of infecting someone or something
:
the state of being infected
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Poor hygiene can increase the danger of infection.
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The wound has so far remained free of infection.
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steps you can take to decrease your computer's risk of infection
2
[count]
:
a disease caused by germs that enter the body
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viral/bacterial infections
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a painful ear infection
