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in·fec·ted
 infected
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
fek
tihd
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having or carrying a disease caused by a virus, bacterium, or other pathogen.
The infected passengers were put in quarantine. |
| definition 2: |
contaminated by germs that can cause disease or prevent healing.
The nurse cleaned the infected wound. |
| definition 3: |
having been injected with or influenced by something harmful or destructive.
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