contagious disease

noun

plural contagious diseases

: an infectious disease (such as influenza, measles, or tuberculosis) that is transmitted by contact with an infected individual or infected bodily discharges or fluids (such as respiratory droplets), by contact with a contaminated surface or object, or by ingestion of contaminated food or water

Note: The terms contagious disease and communicable disease are often used interchangeably. However, communicable diseases such as malaria or schistosomiasis that are spread by contact with disease vectors (such as mosquitoes or ticks) are not typically considered to be "contagious" diseases since they cannot be spread from direct contact with another person.

Medical Definition

contagious disease

noun

: an infectious disease (as influenza, measles, or tuberculosis) that is transmitted by contact with an infected individual or infected bodily discharges or fluids (as respiratory droplets), by contact with a contaminated surface or object, or by ingestion of contaminated food or water

Note: The terms contagious disease and communicable disease are often used interchangeably. However, communicable diseases (as malaria or schistosomiasis) that are spread by contact with disease vectors (as mosquitoes or ticks) are not typically considered to be "contagious" diseases since they cannot be spread from direct contact with another person.

contagious diseases

noun

plural of contagious disease

as in infections

sickness that can be passed from one person, plant, or animal to another Parents are advised to vaccinate their children against contagious diseases.

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单词	contagious diseases
释义	contagious disease noun plural contagious diseases : an infectious disease (such as influenza, measles, or tuberculosis) that is transmitted by contact with an infected individual or infected bodily discharges or fluids (such as respiratory droplets), by contact with a contaminated surface or object, or by ingestion of contaminated food or water Note: The terms contagious disease and communicable disease are often used interchangeably. However, communicable diseases such as malaria or schistosomiasis that are spread by contact with disease vectors (such as mosquitoes or ticks) are not typically considered to be "contagious" diseases since they cannot be spread from direct contact with another person. Word History First Known Use 1529, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition contagious disease noun : an infectious disease (as influenza, measles, or tuberculosis) that is transmitted by contact with an infected individual or infected bodily discharges or fluids (as respiratory droplets), by contact with a contaminated surface or object, or by ingestion of contaminated food or water Note: The terms contagious disease and communicable disease are often used interchangeably. However, communicable diseases (as malaria or schistosomiasis) that are spread by contact with disease vectors (as mosquitoes or ticks) are not typically considered to be "contagious" diseases since they cannot be spread from direct contact with another person. contagious diseases noun plural of contagious disease as in infections sickness that can be passed from one person, plant, or animal to another Parents are advised to vaccinate their children against contagious diseases. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance infections diseases viruses illnesses plagues contagions sicknesses contagia complications germs disorders ills dysfunctions distemperatures fevers ailments pestilences epidemics maladies pandemics attacks bugs invalidities upsets malaises pests disfunctions conditions invalidisms infirmities distempers blights ails decrepitudes debilities weaknesses troubles indispositions pips matters complaints frailties affections afflictions fits bouts spells Antonyms & Near Antonyms antivenins antivenoms antidotes mithridates cures elixirs shapes panaceas cure-alls See More
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contagious disease

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