Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
noun a disease caused by the entrance into the body of bacteria or viruses
A1 She has an infection in her throat and needs to see a doctor.
A2 The infection spread quickly throughout the school, causing many students to fall ill.
B1 The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection in his leg.
B2 The infection was resistant to the first round of medication, so a stronger dose was required.
C1 The hospital implemented strict protocols to prevent the spread of infection among patients.
C2 The scientist conducted a study to analyze the genetic factors that contribute to antibiotic resistance in infections.
verb not applicable
A1 I think I may have an infection on my finger.
A2 She accidentally infected her computer with a virus.
B1 The bacteria infection spread quickly throughout the hospital.
B2 The contaminated water source led to an outbreak of infections in the community.
C1 The doctor warned about the potential risks of infection during surgery.
C2 The hospital implemented strict protocols to prevent infection control in the intensive care unit.
adjective not applicable
A1 She had an infection in her finger.
A2 The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
B1 The infection spread to his other hand, causing more pain.
B2 The infection was resistant to most antibiotics, making treatment difficult.
C1 The infection was identified as a rare strain of bacteria, requiring specialized treatment.
C2 The infection had already caused significant damage to the surrounding tissue before it was diagnosed.
adverb not applicable
A1 She got sick after being bitten by a mosquito infection.
A2 He developed a skin infection after cutting himself.
B1 The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the ear infection.
B2 The infection spread quickly throughout the hospital.
C1 The infection control measures were implemented to prevent further spread.
C2 The infection rate decreased significantly after the new protocol was introduced.
pronoun not applicable
A1 She has an infection in her throat.
A2 The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the infection.
B1 The infection spread to his lungs, causing difficulty breathing.
B2 The infection was resistant to most common antibiotics.
C1 The infection was diagnosed as a rare strain of bacteria.
C2 The infection required specialized treatment from a team of experts.
preposition not applicable
A1 I got an infection in my throat.
A2 She developed an infection in her foot after stepping on a rusty nail.
B1 The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection in my ear.
B2 The wound became infected, leading to a serious infection in the surrounding tissue.
C1 The hospital implemented strict protocols to prevent the spread of infection.
C2 The outbreak of a new infection in the community raised concerns among health officials.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I have an infection, so I need to see a doctor.
A2 She missed work due to an infection, but she is feeling better now.
B1 Infection control measures are important to prevent the spread of diseases.
B2 The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.
C1 The infection rate in the community has been steadily increasing.
C2 The infection was caused by a rare strain of bacteria that required specialized treatment.
interjection not applicable
A1 Infection! Be careful with that cut.
A2 Infection! You should see a doctor about that rash.
B1 Infection! It's important to keep wounds clean to prevent them.
B2 Infection! Make sure to wash your hands frequently to avoid getting sick.
C1 Infection! The hospital is taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of viruses.
C2 Infection! The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.
article not applicable
A1 An infection can be caused by bacteria or viruses.
A2 If you have a cut, make sure to clean it properly to prevent infection.
B1 The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection.
B2 The wound became infected, so she had to go to the hospital for treatment.
C1 The infection spread quickly throughout the body, causing severe complications.
C2 The hospital implemented strict protocols to prevent the spread of infection among patients.
formal The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.
informal I heard she got an infection from that dirty cut.
slang I don't want to get an infection, so I'm going to clean this wound properly.
figurative Negativity can spread like an infection if not addressed.
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