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Definition infection in British English

infection noun

noun
/ɪnˈfekʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of becoming infected with a disease

Example

Breast milk can help protect babies against infection.

Example

There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of infection.

Synonyms and related words
antibody biosecurity candida
1.1

a disease or other medical condition that is caused by bacteria or by a virus or a parasite

Example

Most throat infections are caused by viruses.

Example

The infection spread to his lungs.

Synonyms and related words
illness disease sickness
Definition infection in British English