infectious

infectious definition - medical

in·fec·tious (ĭn-fĕkˈshəs)

adjective
  1. Capable of causing infection.
  2. Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
  3. Caused by a pathogenic microorganism or agent.

Related Forms:

  • in·fecˈtious·ness noun

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