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infection

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɛkʃ(ə)n/
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Definition of infection

noun

[mass noun]
  • the process of infecting or the state of being infected:strict hygiene will limit the risk of infection a reddening of the skin at the site of infection
  • [count noun] an infectious disease:a chest infection
  • Computing the presence of a virus in, or its introduction into, a computer system.

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin infectio(n-), from Latin inficere 'dip in, taint' (see infect)

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