infect
Meaning
To infect is to introduce a pathogenic organism, such as a virus or bacterium, into a host organism, resulting in the establishment of disease or a detrimental alteration of normal physiological functions; it can also refer to the transmission of harmful
💡 The term "infect" is often misused in non-medical contexts, where it may be incorrectly applied to benign influences or ideas; it is important to reserve its use for scenarios involving actual harm or detrimental effects.
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