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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

infects

/ɪnˈfɛktz/ verb · British & US
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What does infects mean?

verb

to cause an infectious disease to be present in (a person or animal), or to cause a disease to spread to (a person or animal).

Example

"The virus infects the cells of the body, causing a range of symptoms."

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