infection

[ɪnˈfekʃən]

infection Definition

• 1. the process of infecting or the state of being infected
• 2. a disease caused by germs that enter the body

Using infection: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "infection" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The infection spread quickly throughout the hospital.

• Example

  He developed an ear infection after swimming in dirty water.

• Example

  The wound became infected and required antibiotics to heal.

infection Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for infection

• contagion
• disease
• virus
• bacteria
• germ

Phrases with infection

• infection control

  measures taken to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings

  Example

  The hospital has strict infection control policies to protect patients from getting sick.

• yeast infection

  a common type of fungal infection that can affect the mouth, genitals, or skin

  Example

  Many women experience yeast infections at some point in their lives.

• respiratory infection

  an infection that affects the lungs, such as pneumonia or bronchitis

  Example

  He was hospitalized with a severe respiratory infection.

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Summary: infection in Brief

An 'infection' [ɪnˈfekʃən] is the process of infecting or the state of being infected, often referring to a disease caused by germs that enter the body. Examples include 'The infection spread quickly throughout the hospital.' and 'He developed an ear infection after swimming in dirty water.' Phrases like 'infection control' refer to measures taken to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.