Intermediate Health & The Body

Infection

/ɪnˈfekʃən/ noun

Meaning

The process of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, entering and multiplying in the body and causing disease.

हिंदी मेंहानिकारक सूक्ष्मजीवों, जैसे बैक्टीरिया या वायरस, का शरीर में प्रवेश करके बढ़ना और बीमारी उत्पन्न करना।

Example Sentences

“The wound became infected because it wasn't cleaned properly.”

घाव संक्रमित हो गया क्योंकि इसे ठीक से साफ नहीं किया गया था।

“She's been fighting a chest infection for a week.”

वह एक सप्ताह से छाती के संक्रमण से जूझ रही है।

⚠ Common Mistake

Needs an article — "I have an infection", not "I have infection".

Good to Know

Synonyms
contamination, contagion
Antonyms
immunity
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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