🦠infection (infection)

noun
/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
infection (infection)

Signification

The process of becoming infected with harmful microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses.
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Traduction de la signification
Le processus d'infection par des micro-organismes nuisibles tels que des bactéries ou des virus.
Le processus d'infection par des micro-organismes nuisibles tels que des bacteries ou des virus.

Phrases d'exemple

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.

Le médecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour traiter l'infection.
Le medecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour traiter l'infection.

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.

Le médecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour traiter l'infection bactérienne dans sa gorge.
Le medecin a prescrit des antibiotiques pour traiter l'infection bacterienne dans sa gorge.

Expressions d'exemple

spread of infection
propagation de l'infection
propagation de l'infection

Synonymes

contagion, illness, contamination, disease, disorder
Entrée 1
contagion, illness, contamination, disease, disorder
Entrée 2
contamination, contagion, disease, illness

Antonymes

health, wellness, cure, healing, recovery
Entrée 1
health, wellness, cure
Entrée 2
health, cure, healing, recovery

Collocations

bacterial infection, viral infection, wound infection, spread of infection, prevent infection
Entrée 1
bacterial infection, viral infection, wound infection, spread of infection
Entrée 2
bacterial infection, viral infection, prevent infection

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