verb past tense form of the verb 'quarantine', meaning to isolate or restrict the movement of individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease
adjective describing a state of being isolated or restricted in movement as a result of being exposed to a contagious disease
Patients with infectious diseases are often quarantined to prevent the spread of illness.
International travelers may be quarantined upon arrival in a new country to prevent the introduction of foreign diseases.
In the event of a biological or chemical threat, individuals may be quarantined for public safety.
During pandemics, individuals who have been exposed to a contagious disease may be quarantined.
Soldiers who have been exposed to biological agents may be quarantined to prevent the spread of contamination.
Quarantine measures are implemented in veterinary medicine to prevent the spread of diseases among animals.
A writer may use the term 'quarantined' in a story to describe a character who is isolated or confined due to a contagious disease outbreak.
A psychologist may use the term 'quarantined' when discussing the mental health effects of being isolated from others for an extended period of time.