infection
gb/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/ us/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
B1
इंग्रजी
~ 2500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम
B1
state
1
Illness from harmful microorganisms
When germs like bacteria or viruses get into the body and make you sick.
वापर नमुना:
an infection in [a body part]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'infection' with 'inflammation'; inflammation is swelling and redness, but not always caused by germs.
समानार्थी शब्द
contamination (Refers more generally to the presence of harmful substances or organisms, not necessarily causing illness.)
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illness (A broader term for poor health, which can be caused by infection or other factors.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
immunity (The body's ability to resist or fight off infection.)
|
sterility (The state of being free from living microorganisms.)
सहप्रयोग
viral infection
|bacterial infection
|chest infection
|prevent infection
|spread of infection
विषय
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics for her ear infection.
- Good handwashing can help prevent the spread of infection.
- He was hospitalized due to a severe lung infection.
- The wound became red and swollen from infection.
- Vaccines can protect against certain types of infection.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I have a skin infection.
- She got an infection in her ear.
- The medicine will help fight the infection.
- Wash your hands to stop infection.
- He stayed home because of an infection.
नाम
technical
B2
action
2
Spreading of harmful microorganisms
When germs move from one person or thing to another.
वापर नमुना:
infection of [someone/something] by [something]
समानार्थी शब्द
transmission (A broader term for passing something from one to another; not limited to germs.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
disinfection (The process of removing or killing harmful microorganisms.)
सहप्रयोग
risk of infection
|source of infection
|routes of infection
विषय
health
|medicine
|science
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- Proper sterilization reduces the risk of infection during surgery.
- The infection of the herd was traced to contaminated feed.
- Hand hygiene is crucial to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- The nurse works to stop infection in the hospital.
- The food was a source of infection.
- They try to stop infection between patients.
नाम
informal
C1
event
3
Spread of feeling or behavior
When a feeling or way of acting spreads quickly from one person to another.
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse this figurative use with actual medical meaning; context usually makes it clear.
समानार्थी शब्द
contagion (Often used figuratively for rapid spread of ideas or feelings.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
containment (The act of stopping something from spreading.)
सहप्रयोग
infectious laughter
|spread like an infection
विषय
emotions
|social
|relationships
|communication
उदाहरणे
- Her excitement was like an infection that spread through the whole team.
- The protest was driven by an infection of anger and hope.
- Laughter can be an emotional infection in a group setting.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- Her smile was like an infection in the room.
- Laughter is like an infection.
- Their happiness was like an infection.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
infection
IPA
GB/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
US/ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
in - fec - tion (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fec)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
- Base: infection
- Plural: infection, infections
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
infections
noun
Core family
infect
verb B1
infectious
adjective B2
Related words
disinfect
verb
disinfection
noun
disinfectant
noun
Negative and opposite forms
noninfectious
adjective
Advanced or less common
infectiously
adverb
वाक्प्रचार
catch an infection
1/kˈæt͡ʃ ən ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Become ill from microorganisms
To get sick because germs enter your body.
उदाहरणे
- She caught an infection after swimming in the lake.
- You can catch an infection if you don’t wash your hands.
fight an infection
1/fˈaɪt ən ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Resist harmful microorganisms in body
To try to make germs in your body go away so you get better.
उदाहरणे
- Your immune system works to fight an infection.
- Antibiotics help fight an infection caused by bacteria.
resistant to infection
1/ɹɪzˈɪstənt tə ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Not easily harmed by microorganisms
Not easy for germs to make sick.
उदाहरणे
- Some plants are naturally resistant to infection.
- Healthy skin is resistant to infection.
spread of infection
1/spɹˈɛd əv ɪnfˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Movement of harmful microorganisms
When germs move from one person or thing to another.
उदाहरणे
- Masks can help slow the spread of infection.
- Hospitals work to control the spread of infection.