infection

US /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/
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1.

감염, 전염

the process of infecting or the state of being infected with a disease-causing organism.

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The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.
의사는 세균 감염을 치료하기 위해 항생제를 처방했다.
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Wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of infection.
감염 확산을 막기 위해 손을 자주 씻으세요.
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contagioncontaminationdiseaseillnesssickness
2.

감염병, 질병

a disease caused by a pathogen.

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He developed a severe lung infection after catching the flu.
그는 독감에 걸린 후 심한 폐 감염이 발생했다.
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The hospital is taking precautions to prevent cross-infection among patients.
병원은 환자들 간의 교차 감염을 막기 위해 예방 조치를 취하고 있다.
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illnessdiseasesicknessailmentmalady
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infect