Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Infection.
Infection - as a noun
The pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
health problemill healthunhealthiness19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
enterobiasis14felon8whitlow16focal infection
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cross infectionnonsocial infectionopportunistic infectionparonychia20protozoal infectionrespiratory infectionrespiratory tract infectionitch9scabies11bilharzia23bilharziasis26schistosomiasis22sepsis8sore4staphylococcal infectionseptic sore throatstrep throatstreptococcal sore throatstreptococcus tonsilitisthroat infectioneye infectionhordeolum15sty6stye7superinfection21suprainfectiontapeworm infectionlockjaw23tetanus7toxoplasmosis24viral infectionvirus infectionvaccina14vaccinia15variola vaccinavariola vaccinevariola vaccinia
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(phonetics) the alteration of a speech sound under the influence of a neighboring sound
(medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pathologic processpathological processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contagion12transmission14The communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people
Example: "A contagion of mirth"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contagion12Moral corruption or contamination
Example: "Ambitious men are led astray by an infection that is almost unavoidable"
(international law) illegality that taints or contaminates a ship or cargo rendering it liable to seizure
Example Sentences
"She developed a skin infection after the surgery."
"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the throat infection."
"The infection spread rapidly throughout the hospital."
"Good hygiene practices can help prevent fungal infections."
"He was diagnosed with a severe sinus infection."
Word Game Points
Is INFECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, infection is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFECTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is INFECTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, infection is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFECTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is INFECTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, infection is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFECTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
