Simple meaning
What does Infection mean?
Infection means harmful germs are in the body.
Dictionary definition
A condition caused by harmful germs entering the body.
Example sentences
Infection in a sentence
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We looked up infection in health vocabulary class.
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The reading passage used infection in a science context.
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Synonyms
Words like Infection
healthRelated term used in health contexts.
bodyNearby meaning in body-related vocabulary.
Antonyms
Opposite words
wellGeneral contrast where suitable.
healthyContrast used in basic health vocabulary.
Word family
Infection word family
Base word
infection
noun
infection
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does infection mean?
Infection means infection means harmful germs are in the body.
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