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in·fec·ted

infected

 
pronunciation:
ihn fek tihd
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having or carrying a disease caused by a germs that are spread from person to person.
The infected passengers stayed separately from the others.
definition 2: containing germs that cause disease or prevent healing.
The nurse cleaned the infected wound.