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infection in Portuguese

infection in Portuguese is infecção, infeccionamento — infection means an illness caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other germs entering the body.

infection in Portuguese

infecção
noun
(pathology) The act or process of infecting.
infeccionamento
noun
(pathology) The act or process of infecting.
infecção
noun
An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.

What does "infection" mean?

  1. noun An illness caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other germs entering the body.
    "She was put on antibiotics to treat a chest infection."
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infection in a sentence

  • She was put on antibiotics to treat a chest infection.
  • Washing your hands regularly helps prevent infection.

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What is "infection" in Portuguese?

"infection" in Portuguese is infecção, infeccionamento. infection means: An illness caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other germs entering the body.

How do you use "infection" in a sentence?

Example: "She was put on antibiotics to treat a chest infection." In Portuguese, "infection" is infecção, infeccionamento.

Are there other ways to say "infection" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "infection": infecção, infeccionamento.

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