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fomites

Syllabification: (fom·i·tes)
Pronunciation: /ˈfōməˌtēz/
Definition of fomites

noun

Medicine
  • objects or materials that are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin, plural of fomes, literally 'kindling wood, tinder'

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