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infection

/ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

An infection is a sickness caused by tiny germs like bacteria or viruses entering your body. It can make a part of your body hurt, swell, or make you feel generally unwell.

Exemplos

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1

I have a small infection in my ear.

My ear hurts because of germs.

2

The hospital staff follows strict rules to prevent infection.

Doctors follow rules to keep people safe from germs.

3

Ugh, my cut got an infection because I didn't clean it.

My wound is red and sore because it is dirty.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
infection
Verb
infect
Advérbio
infectiously
Adjetivo
infectious
Relacionado
disinfectant
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Dica de memorização

Think of germs going 'IN' to your body to cause an 'IN-fection'.

Quiz rápido

The doctor gave me medicine to treat my ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: infection

Exemplos

1

I have a small infection in my ear.

everyday

My ear hurts because of germs.

2

The hospital staff follows strict rules to prevent infection.

formal

Doctors follow rules to keep people safe from germs.

3

Ugh, my cut got an infection because I didn't clean it.

informal

My wound is red and sore because it is dirty.

4

Research shows how the infection spreads between cells.

academic

Science explains how the germs move through the body.

5

The company provides sick leave for employees with serious infections.

business

The business lets sick workers stay home to get better.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
infection
Verb
infect
Advérbio
infectiously
Adjetivo
infectious
Relacionado
disinfectant

Colocações comuns

bacterial infection sickness caused by bacteria
prevent infection stop germs from spreading
treat an infection give medicine for the sickness
skin infection a sickness on the skin
signs of infection clues that someone is sick

Frases Comuns

chest infection

a sickness in the lungs

spread of infection

the way germs move to other people

fight an infection

the body trying to get healthy again

Frequentemente confundido com

infection vs inflammation

Inflammation is redness and swelling (which can happen without germs), while infection is specifically caused by germs.

infection vs infectious

Infection is the noun (the thing), while infectious is the adjective (describing something that spreads).

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Notas de uso

Use 'infection' when talking about a specific illness caused by germs. It is commonly used with verbs like 'have', 'get', or 'catch'.

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Erros comuns

Don't use 'infect' as a noun. Instead of saying 'I have an infect', you must say 'I have an infection'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of germs going 'IN' to your body to cause an 'IN-fection'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'infectio', which originally meant 'staining' or 'dyeing'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: can be singular (an infection) or plural (infections). Commonly follows the verb 'to prevent' or 'to treat'.
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Contexto cultural

In many countries, people wear medical masks in public to prevent the spread of respiratory infections.

Quiz rápido

The doctor gave me medicine to treat my ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: infection

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nose

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The nose is the part of the face located above the mouth that you use for breathing and smelling. It contains nostrils which allow air to enter the respiratory system.

neck

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The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.

chest

A1

The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.

knee

A1

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.

heart

A1

The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body. It is also used to represent the center of your emotions, especially love.

cough

A1

A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that usually happens involuntarily. It is often a symptom of a cold, the flu, or an irritation in the throat.

stomachache

A1

A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.

dizzy

A1

Dizzy describes a feeling where you feel like you are spinning or losing your balance. It often happens when you are sick or if you turn around in circles very quickly.

nausea

A1

Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.

vomit

A1

Vomit is the food and liquid that comes out of your stomach through your mouth when you are sick. It is the physical substance produced after throwing up.

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