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infection

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfɛkʃən]

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Learn how to use infection in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) an infection happens when germs, like bacteria or viruses, make you sick. It can affect different parts of your body and makes you feel unwell.

Example

The doctor said that her infection is getting better with the new medicine.

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He did not have an infection, so he didn't need to take any medicine.

Example

What kind of infection do you think she might have?

Context: “biology”

(noun) in biology, an infection is when a harmful microorganism enters a body and starts to multiply. This can lead to disease.

Example

Researchers study different bacteria to understand how infections spread.

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There was no infection in the sample, so it was deemed safe.

Example

How do infections differ from simple allergies in biology?

How to pronounce infection

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈfɛkʃən]

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