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Infection: meaning, definitions and examples

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infection

 

[ ษชnหˆfษ›kสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The process of infecting or the state of being infected; contamination by germs, viruses, or other harmful organisms.

Synonyms

contagion, contamination, transmission

Examples of usage

  • Infection can spread rapidly in crowded areas.
  • Antibiotics are often used to treat bacterial infections.
  • The doctor diagnosed her with a viral infection.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, causing cell injury and disease.

Synonyms

infestation, invasion

Examples of usage

  • An infection in the throat can cause difficulty swallowing.
  • Skin infections can result from cuts or wounds.
  • Regular hand washing can help prevent the spread of infections.
Context #3 | Noun

computing

The unauthorized access and unwanted spread of harmful software or code in a computer system.

Synonyms

malware, virus

Examples of usage

  • The IT department is working to contain the infection in the network.
  • Users are advised to update their antivirus software to prevent infections.

Translations

Translations of the word "infection" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น infecรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคฐเคฎเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Infektion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ infeksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั„ะตะบั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ infekcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ŸๆŸ“ (ใ‹ใ‚“ใ›ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infection

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ infecciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท enfeksiyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์—ผ (gamyeom)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ infekcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ŸๆŸ“ (gวŽnrวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okuลพba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั„ะตะบั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒคแƒ”แƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infeksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ infecciรณn

Etymology

The word 'infection' originated from the Latin word 'infectio', meaning 'contamination' or 'defilement'. The concept of infection has been recognized throughout history, with early civilizations attributing diseases to supernatural causes. It wasn't until the development of the germ theory of disease in the 19th century that the understanding of infections shifted towards microorganisms as the primary cause. Today, infections are a common concern in both medical and technological fields, with ongoing efforts to prevent and treat them.

See also: disinfect, disinfectant, disinfection, disinfector, infect, infected, infections, infectious.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,320, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.