infection
Example Sentences
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Tina, 59, is battling a uterine infection and Billy, 40, could face invasive sperm extractions, according to Courtney Scott, veteran elephant consultant with In Defense of Animals.
From Los Angeles Times
Mushrooms that battled infection made his undead blood rush a little faster.
From Literature
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Greek authorities have strongly opposed vaccination, arguing that the antibodies they create can backfire by giving false signals of infection.
From Barron's
While treatment is tackling the infection, it is unclear when he will be able to return to playing.
From BBC
This same effect is experienced by millions of people worldwide who live with long-term parasitic worm infections.
From Science Daily
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