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infection

[ɪnˈfekʃn]

📖 Definition

n. causing or getting a disease; an illness that is caused by bacteria or a virus and that affects one part of the body

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💬 Example Sentence

The infection rose dramatically during the monsoon season.

📝 Word Roots & Related

fect“make, do” defect n. perfect v.

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