infectious disease

American  

[in-fek-shuhs di-zeez] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃəs dɪˈziz /

noun

1. a disease caused by a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism, and often spreading by contact between individuals or by a vector such as an insect: ID

   Chicken pox and cholera are infectious diseases.

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infectious disease Scientific  

1. A disease caused by a microorganism or other agent, such as a bacterium, fungus, or virus, that enters the body of an organism.

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Etymology

Origin of infectious disease

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

After hours cooling his heels, Kornev is then informed that Stepniak is ill with an infectious disease — come back another time.

From Los Angeles Times

"Delaying reporting a case is indefensible," said Prof Paul Hunter, an expert in infectious disease at the University of East Anglia.

From BBC

They had no manual on how to handle an infectious disease at 40,000 feet, and they lacked the basics, including personal protective equipment for the crew.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vaccines for infectious diseases are given to healthy people and must have a pristine safety profile, Letai said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because of their strong impact, scientists began developing mRNA vaccines for other infectious diseases.

From Science Daily