La infecció
Example: La infecció va provocar febre alta i inflamació greu.
Definition
"La infecció" refers to the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi in the body, causing illness or disease. It often results in symptoms like fever, inflammation, and tissue damage.
Etymology
The word "la infecció" comes from the Latin 'infectio', meaning 'a poisoning or contamination'. It evolved in Catalan to specifically denote the medical condition where the body is invaded by pathogens, leading to illness.
Learn to use this word actively
"La infecció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Catalan as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
