infection

US /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

UK /ɪnˈfekʃn/

A2

noun

  • (Computers) Having a computer virus
  • Making or becoming sick with a bacteria/virus
  • Act of making people feel the same emotion you are

Examples

Goats appear to be more susceptible to the infection than sheep.

Vaccination is essential to protect people exposed to hepatitis B infection.