Infection

Main Entry: in fec tion
Function: noun
Date: 14c

1 : the act or result of affecting injuriously

2 : an infective agent or material contaminated with an infective agent

3 a : the state produced by the establishment of an infective agent in or on a suitable host b : a disease resulting from infection

4 : an act or process of infecting; also : the establishment of a pathogen in its host after invasion

5 : the communication of emotions or qualities through example or contact