English

infection

ɪnˈfɛkʃən, ɪnˈfek.ʃən, ɪnˈfekʃ(ə)n
Meaning: a disease caused by bacteria or a virus
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ɪnˈfek.ʃən, ɪnˈfekʃ(ə)n

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Example sentences

The wound became red and painful due to an infection.
The wound became red and painful due to an infection.
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the infection.
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the infection.
The doctor can cure the infection with medicine.
The doctor can cure the infection with medicine.
The doctor prescribed a strong antibiotic for her ear infection.
The doctor prescribed a strong antibiotic for her ear infection.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.
The doctor prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection.

Usage Notes

Can refer both to the process of becoming infected and to the resulting medical condition (the illness itself).

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