An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
Ear infections are common in pre-school children.
Exactly which bacteria cause the infection is still unknown.
Synonyms: disease, condition, complaint, illness More Synonyms of infection
2. See also infect
infection in British English
(ɪnˈfɛkʃən)
noun
1.
invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
2.
the resulting condition in the tissues
3.
an infectious disease
4.
the act of infecting or state of being infected
5.
an agent or influence that infects
6.
persuasion or corruption, as by ideas, perverse influences, etc
infection in American English
(ɪnˈfɛkʃən)
noun
1.
an infecting
; specif.,
a.
the act of causing to become diseased
b.
the act of affecting with one's feelings or beliefs
2.
the fact or state of being infected, esp. by the presence in the body of bacteria, protozoans, viruses, or other parasites
3.
something that results from infecting or being infected
; specif.,
a.
a disease resulting from infection (sense 2)
b.
a feeling, belief, influence, etc. transmitted from one person to another
4.
anything that infects
Word origin
ME infeccioun < OFr infection < LL infectio
COBUILD Collocations
infection
bacterial infection
battle an infection
bladder infection
catch an infection
cause infection
deadly infection
eye infection
fight infection
fungal infection
kidney infection
lung infection
nasty infection
recurrent infection
respiratory infection
risk infection
skin infection
spread infection
treat an infection
urinary infection
urine infection
viral infection
virus infection
Examples of 'infection' in a sentence
infection
There is growing concern that invasive fungal infections pose a threat to human health.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She was diagnosed with a viral infection and sent home but her condition worsened and she was taken back.
The Sun (2016)
The nature of burns wounds means that signs and symptoms of infections are common but true infection is rare.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Yes, an elderly person with a treatable chest infection is such a suck on resources.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Tragically, he died in hospital from a bacterial infection.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The result is cold and flu infections, which cause more stress.
The Sun (2016)
Apparently the victims were fearful of a viral infection, but do me a favour.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Such overuse is allowing common infections to evolve resistance to the drugs, leaving patients increasingly defenceless.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This allows another infection, often bacterial, to set in on top of the cold.
The Sun (2016)
Having yellow or green spit doesn't prove you have a chest infection because it can go a nasty colour with a simple cold, too.
The Sun (2017)
White blood cells are immune cells that normally defend the body against infection.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It also reduces the number of cells in the cervix that fight off viral infections.
Westcott, Patsy Alternative Health Care for Women (1991)
This reduces the chances of fungal infections.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is not weakened and would be able to carry on fighting off infection and disease.
The Sun (2015)
This had not happened before and she thought she had a chest infection.
Trickett, Shirley Coming Off Tranquillizers and Sleeping Pills (1991)
She died from the rare bacterial infection toxic shock syndrome.
The Sun (2009)
Ear infections are quite common in people who wear hearing aids.
The Sun (2013)
These thrive in a moist environment and must contact skin to cause infection.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Those cells are normally involved with fighting infections in the body.
Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
This is a fungal infection causing sore white patches in your mouth.
The Sun (2015)
Disease and infection were always a problem.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Living in a cold or damp home increases your chance of suffering from coughs and chest infections.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley Stay Well This Winter (1989)
Raw or undercooked chicken is one of the most common sources of infection.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Its use in controlling bacterial infections such as apple and pear fire blight was also mentioned.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It can cause a brain infection that is often fatal.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
This enables the body to fight infections.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The other possibility is a fungal infection.
The Sun (2011)
He had fluid on his right lung drained after suffering a serious chest infection.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The body's need for this mineral increases greatly during a viral infection.
Martlew, Gillian & Silver, Shelley Stay Well This Winter (1989)
If the brain becomes damaged by infection or other disease, involuntary movements become increasingly likely.
Knowles, Jane Know Your Own Mind (1991)
In other languages
infection
British English: infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ NOUN
An infection is a disease caused by germs.
...trying to lessen the risk of infection.
American English: infection
Arabic: عَدْوَى
Brazilian Portuguese: infecção
Chinese: 感染
Croatian: infekcija
Czech: infekce
Danish: infektion
Dutch: infectie
European Spanish: infección
Finnish: infektio
French: infection
German: Infektion
Greek: μόλυνση
Italian: infezione
Japanese: 感染
Korean: 전염
Norwegian: infeksjon
Polish: zakażenie
European Portuguese: infeção
Romanian: infecție
Russian: инфекционная болезнь
Latin American Spanish: infección
Swedish: infektion
Thai: การติดเชื้อโรค
Turkish: enfeksiyon
Ukrainian: інфекція
Vietnamese: nhiễm trùng
All related terms of 'infection'
ear infection
an infection that affects the ear
eye infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria .
cause infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
chest infection
a respiratory infection mainly affecting the chest
fight infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria .
focal infection
a bacterial infection limited to a specific part of the body, such as the tonsils or a gland
infection rate
the rate at which a disease is spread among people
lung infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
nasty infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
risk infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
skin infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
urine infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria .
viral infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
virus infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria .
yeast infection
an infection caused by any yeastlike fungus, esp of the genus Candida
bladder infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
deadly infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
droplet infection
disease spread by dispersion into the air of droplets from an infected respiratory tract, contaminated vaporizer , etc.
fungal infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria .
kidney infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
spread infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria .
throat infection
an infection or inflammation of the throat or pharynx
urinary infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
bacterial infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
catch an infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
recurrent infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
respiratory infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
rickettsial infection
any of several acute infectious diseases caused by ticks , mites , or body lice infected with rickettsiae . The main types include typhus , spotted fever, Q fever, trench fever, and tsutsugamushi disease
secondary infection
an infection resulting from another infection
treat an infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria .
battle an infection
An infection is a disease caused by germs or bacteria.
urinary tract infection
infection of any part of the urinary tract , esp. the urethra or bladder , usually caused by a bacterium , Escherichia coli , and often precipitated by increased sexual activity, vaginitis, enlargement of the prostate , or stress
Vincent's angina
an ulcerative bacterial infection of the mouth, esp involving the throat and tonsils
Chinese translation of 'infection'
infection
(ɪnˈfɛkʃən)
n
(c) (= disease) 感染 (gǎnrǎn) (处, chù)
(u) (= contagion) 传(傳)染 (chuánrǎn)
to have an ear/throat infection耳朵/咽喉感染 (ěrduo/yānhóu gǎnrǎn)
(noun)
Definition
an infectious disease
Ear infections are common in pre-school children.
Synonyms
disease
illnesses such as heart disease
condition
complaint
Eczema is a common skin complaint.
illness
She returned to her family home to recover from an illness.
virus
disorder
a rare nerve disorder that can cause paralysis of the arms
corruption
The corruption of the body is an unavoidable feature of old age.
poison
the poison of crime and violence spreading through the city
pollution
environmental pollution
contamination
Acid rain is responsible for the destruction of forests and the contamination of rivers and streams.
contagion
They have been reluctant to admit patients with the disease because of fears of contagion.
defilement
septicity
Additional synonyms
in the sense of complaint
Definition
a mild illness
Eczema is a common skin complaint.
Synonyms
disorder,
problem,
trouble,
disease,
upset,
illness,
sickness,
ailment,
affliction,
malady,
indisposition
in the sense of contagion
Definition
a corrupting influence that tends to spread
They have been reluctant to admit patients with the disease because of fears of contagion.
Synonyms
contamination,
infection,
corruption,
pollution,
taint
in the sense of contamination
Acid rain is responsible for the destruction of forests and the contamination of rivers and streams.