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infection

in·fec·tion [ in fékshən ] (plural in·fec·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. disease: a communicable disease

2. infecting of others: the transmission of infectious microorganisms from one person to another

3. infecting microorganism: an infecting microorganism or agent

4. state of being infected: the reproduction and proliferation of microorganisms within the body

5. transmission of feelings: the communication of emotions or attitudes between people

6. moral corruption: something that corrupts somebody morally

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