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infection
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. infection
  2. 2. contagion
  3. 3. being infected (e.g. with harmful ideas)
  4. 4. Infection
This noun and suru-verb means infection or contagion, referring to the spreading of a disease, virus, or bacteria from one person or source to another. It is widely used in medical and public health contexts, especially in discussions about illness prevention. During recent years it has become one of the most commonly heard words in news and everyday conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She came in looking pale, saying there'd been an infection at her workplace.

Sentence 2

"Can you still get infected even with gloves on?" my mom worried.

Sentence 3

Seriously? More infection control paperwork?!

Sentence 4

She kept her distance because she didn't want to infect her family.

Sentence 5

As a company, we are committed to preventing the spread of infection.