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infection

[in-fek-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /


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They had stressed that the Pope had shown no symptoms of infection or illness prior to the procedure.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

He was discharged with a complex postsurgery medication regimen to keep his immune system in check and prevent infection, one that had to be followed perfectly.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

By binding to molecules the fungus uses during infection, these regions help plants recognize the presence of an invading pathogen and activate their defenses.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

The disease contributed to blood loss, anemia, and a serious secondary bacterial infection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Another asserted that the bullet was inside Garfield's liver, where it would kill him either by infection or bleeding.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

Pope Leo's predecessor, who died last year, also had part of his lung removed in his youth before suffering a series of respiratory infections later in life.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Labour MP Dr Allison Gardner has been living with the "searing pain" of recurrent infections for about 10 years, after first experiencing symptoms with perimenopause.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Although inflammation helps protect against infections and injuries, persistent inflammation can interfere with normal cellular function and contribute to age-related deterioration.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

When the researchers tested their samples, every type of birch tar they produced was able to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium commonly associated with wound infections.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

Carp floated belly up onto the beach, and the doctors at Mercy knew, but did not announce, that ear infections were a certainty for those who swam in those waters.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison


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