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infection meaning in Tamil

தொற்று toṟṟu

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

infection in Tamil: தொற்று (toṟṟu), தொற்றுநோய் (toṟṟunōy). In English, infection means the act or process of infecting.

Tamil words for infection

the process of infecting
தொற்று toṟṟu
disease
தொற்றுநோய் toṟṟunōy

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of infection in Tamil?
Infection in Tamil is தொற்று (toṟṟu), தொற்றுநோய் (toṟṟunōy).
infection என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Infection: தொற்று (toṟṟu), தொற்றுநோய் (toṟṟunōy).
What does infection mean in English?
Infection means the act or process of infecting.

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