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infection in Arabic

عَدْوَى ʕadwā

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

infection in Arabic: عَدْوَى (ʕadwā). In English, infection means the act or process of infecting.

Arabic words for infection

the process of infecting
عَدْوَى ʕadwā
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host
عَدْوَى ʕadwā

English meaning of infection

  1. noun The act or process of infecting.
  2. noun An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.
  3. noun A disease caused by such presence of a pathogen.
  4. noun A visible sign of such a disease, such as the suppuration of a wound.

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Questions about infection in Arabic

What is the meaning of infection in Arabic?
Infection in Arabic is عَدْوَى (ʕadwā).
ما معنى كلمة infection؟
Infection: عَدْوَى (ʕadwā).
What does infection mean in English?
Infection means the act or process of infecting.

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