Uninfected: meaning, definitions and examples
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uninfected
[ ʌnɪnˈfɛktɪd ]
health status
The term 'uninfected' is used to describe a state where an organism is free from infection by pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites. It implies that the immune system is intact and effectively preventing the entry or replication of infectious agents. Being uninfected can refer not only to individuals but also to populations or environments that have not been exposed to a particular disease. In public health contexts, maintaining uninfected status is crucial to control outbreaks and protect vulnerable groups.
Synonyms
clean, free from infection, not infected
Examples of usage
- The patient was declared uninfected after multiple tests.
- Steps were taken to ensure that the uninfected areas remained secure.
- Vaccination helped the community stay largely uninfected.
- The uninfected group showed no symptoms of the disease.
Translations
Translations of the word "uninfected" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não infectado
🇮🇳 असंक्रमित
🇩🇪 nicht infiziert
🇮🇩 tidak terinfeksi
🇺🇦 неінфікований
🇵🇱 niena感染owany
🇯🇵 感染していない
🇫🇷 non infecté
🇪🇸 no infectado
🇹🇷 enfekte olmamış
🇰🇷 감염되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مصاب
🇨🇿 neinfikovaný
🇸🇰 neinfikovaný
🇨🇳 未感染的
🇸🇮 neokužen
🇮🇸 óinfektaður
🇰🇿 инфекцияланбаған
🇬🇪 არაინფიცირებული
🇦🇿 infeksiya edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no infectado
Etymology
The word 'uninfected' is formed by the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', added to the past participle 'infected'. 'Infected' comes from the Latin 'infectus', which means 'to taint, to stain', from 'in-' meaning 'in' and 'facere' meaning 'to do or make'. The use of 'un-' as a negation veils the idea of being in a state opposite to being infected. The term has been in use primarily in medical contexts since the late 19th century, particularly with the rise of germ theory and the understanding of infectious diseases. As public health awareness increased, the need to identify and promote uninfected individuals or groups became more significant, especially during outbreaks of diseases. This term has gained prominence in discussions around vaccinations, disease containment, and personal health security.