infected
as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The nurse had to clean the infected wound to prevent further complications.
Definition:a wound that is diseased or contains harmful microorganisms
Example:The hospital warned patients to avoid eating anything that could be contaminated with the bacteria.
Definition:food that has been contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or other harmful substances
Example:After returning from his trip, he was infected with a virus and had to quarantine.
Definition:harboring or carrying a viral infection
Example:The doctor described how the patient had an infected infection that needed immediate treatment.
Definition:an infection caused by harmful bacteria or viruses (though typically not used in this form, this demonstrates the ability to inflect the word in more complex phrases)
Example:The treatment regimen was designed to prevent superinfected cases.
Definition:infected with a second or additional pathogen, either because of the presence of a previously untreated infection or because of a mutation in the pathogen
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