infection (n)

n13498404

type n
lex_filenum 22
def (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease
Outgoing links
Hypernym pathologic process, pathological process
Domain of synset - TOPIC medicine, medical specialty
Derivationally related form infection → infectious; infection → infect
Hyponym zymosis
Incoming links
Derivationally related form infectious → infection; infect → infection
Member of this domain - TOPIC medicine, medical specialty
Hyponym pathologic process, pathological process
Hypernym zymosis

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