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What does infection mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word infection? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. (pathology) The act or process of infecting.
  2. An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.
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Or if you're middlingly unlucky, you get a roaring infection and die painfully.
These three steps will go a long way towards lowering the risk of virus infection on the internet.
Treatment should also be considered in asymptomatic patients who may be a source of infection to others.
The white cells protect your body against and fight infection and the platelets are responsible for normal blood clotting.
The nail has been removed, and barring infection it is believed the aged man will live.
Bacterial tracheitis is an uncommon infection that usually occurs in children and has a severe, rapidly progressive course.

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