La infección
Example: La infección se propagó rápidamente debido a la falta de higiene.
Definition
"La infección" refers to the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, in the body, causing illness or disease. It often results in symptoms like inflammation, fever, or pain and can spread quickly if untreated.
Etymology
The word "la infección" comes from the Latin 'infectio,' meaning 'a contaminating or poisoning.' It entered Spanish through Old French, retaining the sense of introducing harmful agents into the body. Did you know? The idea of infection has been known since ancient times, but the understanding of its microbial causes only developed in the 19th century.
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"La infección" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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