L'infection
Example: L'infection a provoqué de la fièvre et des douleurs intenses.
Definition
"L'infection" refers to the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, within the body, causing illness. It often results in symptoms like fever and pain, as in the example phrase where "l'infection" caused fever and intense pain.
Etymology
The word "l'infection" comes from the Latin 'infectio,' meaning 'a dyeing or staining,' metaphorically extended to mean contamination or corruption. Did you know? The term evolved in medical contexts to describe the entry and multiplication of pathogens in the body.
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"L'infection" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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