infection
/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/noun
An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.
Related words
diagnosisThe process of, or an instance of, identification of the nature and cause of a medical condition or illness.immuneProtected by inoculation, or due to innate resistance to pathogens.clinicA medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.nutritionThat which nourishes; nutriment.acheTo suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.wellnessThe quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.