infection
Example Sentences
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He had heartworms, and before starting treatment, the vet wanted to quash a minor infection.
When it is burned in stoves, the emissions are a leading source of smog and indoor air pollution and have been linked to health issues such as respiratory infections and increased childhood asthma.
From Los Angeles Times
The hospital has announced that it is no longer accepting patients due to a higher-than-usual rate of respiratory infections.
From BBC
"White blood cells specialize in fighting infection, for example. But knowing what an unusual or diseased blood cell looks like under a microscope is an important part of diagnosing many diseases."
From Science Daily
Joel spent three weeks in intensive care fighting the infection.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
