Die Infektion
Example: Die Infektion heilt schnell mit der richtigen Behandlung.
Definition
"Die Infektion" refers to the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi in the body, which can cause illness or disease. It commonly requires medical treatment to heal, as in the phrase 'Die Infektion heilt schnell mit der richtigen Behandlung.'
Etymology
The word "die Infektion" comes from the Latin 'infectio,' meaning 'a dyeing, staining, or poisoning.' It entered German through medical Latin, reflecting the concept of contamination or invasion by harmful agents. Did you know? The term originally related more to the idea of poisoning rather than just microbial invasion.
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"Die Infektion" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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