Infections: meaning, definitions and examples

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infections

 

[ ษชnหˆfษ›kสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

Infections are caused by the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body. They can lead to a variety of symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and can be transmitted through various means such as direct contact, airborne particles, or contaminated surfaces.

Synonyms

contagion, disease, illness

Examples of usage

  • He developed a bacterial infection after cutting his finger.
  • The flu is a common viral infection that spreads easily during the winter months.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Infections can also refer to the unwanted presence of harmful software or malware on a computer or digital device, leading to disruption of normal operations and potential loss of data.

Synonyms

cyber threat, malware, virus

Examples of usage

  • She ran a virus scan on her computer to remove any infections.
  • The cybersecurity team worked to prevent any potential infections from compromising the network.

Translations

Translations of the word "infections" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น infecรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคฐเคฎเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Infektionen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ infeksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั„ะตะบั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakaลผenia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ŸๆŸ“ (kansen)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infections

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ infecciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท enfeksiyonlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์—ผ (gamyeom)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏูˆู‰ (adwa'i)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ infekcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ŸๆŸ“ (gวŽnrวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okuลพbe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝkingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั„ะตะบั†ะธัะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒคแƒ”แƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infeksiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ infecciones

Etymology

The word 'infections' originated from the Latin word 'infectio', which means 'to contaminate' or 'to taint'. The concept of infections has been known throughout human history, with early civilizations recognizing the spread of diseases through contact. Over time, advancements in microbiology and medicine have led to a better understanding of the causes and treatments of infections.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,990, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.