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    Infección (en. Infection)

    /in-fek-ˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The process by which a microorganism invades the body and causes disease.
    Viral infection can cause severe symptoms.
    La infección por virus puede causar síntomas severos.
    Disease caused by germs that multiply in the body.
    His infection requires immediate treatment.
    Su infección requiere un tratamiento inmediato.
    Contamination of a wound by bacteria.
    The wound suffered an infection due to a lack of cleanliness.
    La herida sufrió una infección debido a la falta de limpieza.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'infectio', which means 'contamination' or 'contagion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    respiratory tract infection
    A medical condition that affects the respiratory tract due to an infection.
    infección de vías respiratorias
    urinary infection
    An infection that occurs anywhere in the urinary system.
    infección urinaria
    chronic infection
    An infection that persists for a long period of time.
    infección crónica

    Related Words

    microbe
    Microscopic organism, usually unicellular, that can cause disease.
    microbio
    bacteria
    Unicellular microorganisms that can be pathogenic.
    bacteria
    virus
    Infectious agent that reproduces only within the cells of other organisms.
    virus

    Slang Meanings

    Flu
    I have the flu; I think I have an infection.
    Estoy con gripe, creo que tengo una infección.
    Poor health
    After the party, I feel unwell; I might have an infection.
    Después de la fiesta, me siento con mala salud, tal vez tenga una infección.