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infection in Tagalog

hawa

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

infection in Tagalog: hawa, pagkakahawa. In English, infection means the act or process of infecting.

Tagalog words for infection

the process of infecting
hawa
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host
hawa, pagkakahawa

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 Tagalog

What is the meaning of infection in Tagalog?
Infection in Tagalog is hawa, pagkakahawa.
Ano ang infection sa Tagalog?
Infection: hawa, pagkakahawa.
What does infection mean in English?
Infection means the act or process of infecting.

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