endogenous infection
n.
An infection caused by an infectious agent that is already present in the body, but has previously been inapparent or dormant.
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Nearby words
- endogenetic,
- endogenic toxicosis,
- endogenous,
- endogenous depression,
- endogenous hyperglyceridemia,
- endogeny,
- endointoxication,
- endolithic,
- endolymph,
- endolymphatic duct
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