infection

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Word parts

infect + -ion

Pronunciation

Noun

Singular
infection

Plural
infections

  1. An infection is when germs enter the body and make it sick.
    He had a serious infection from the cut on his arm.
  2. An infection is the state of being infected.
    The doctor had to treat a person with a scabies infection.

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