La infecció
Example: La infecció va complicar la recuperació després de l'operació.
Definition
"La infecció" refers to the process or condition where harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi invade the body, causing disease or illness. It often complicates recovery by causing additional health problems after an injury or surgery.
Etymology
The word "la infecció" comes from the Latin 'infectio,' meaning 'a poisoning or staining.' It entered Catalan through Latin and has retained its meaning related to the invasion of harmful agents in the body. Did you know? The root 'in-' means 'into,' and 'ficere' means 'to do or make,' so it literally means 'to make into,' reflecting how pathogens enter and affect the body.
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"La infecció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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