Infection
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfɛkʃən/
Infection (noun)
- A disease caused by germs entering the body and multiplying.
- The process of germs spreading from one person or place to another.
Examples
- An infection can cause serious health problems.
- The infection can spread quickly in crowded places.
Common collocations: bacterial infection, viral infection, treat an infection, prevent infection, risk of infection