Infection | Mean of infection in English Dictionary

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

• Noun
• the act or process of infecting someone or something
1. Poor hygiene can increase the danger of infection.
2. The wound has so far remained free of infection.
3. steps you can take to decrease your computer's risk of infection
• a disease caused by germs that enter the body
1. viral/bacterial infections
2. a painful ear infection