Autoinfection definition
Infection, such as recurrent boils, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites that persist on or in the body.
noun
Infection from a source within the organism itself, as from harmful bacteria previously present but not in contact with vulnerable areas.
noun
Infection, such as recurrent boils, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites that persist on or in the body.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
autoinfection
Plural:
autoinfectionsOrigin of autoinfection
- auto- + infection
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