单词 | contagious disease |
释义 | contagious diseasenoun plural contagious diseases : an infectious disease (such as influenza, measles, or tuberculosis) that is transmitted by contact with an infected individual or infected bodily discharges or fluids (such as respiratory droplets), by contact with a contaminated surface or object, or by ingestion of contaminated food or water Note: The terms contagious disease and communicable disease are often used interchangeably. However, communicable diseases such as malaria or schistosomiasis that are spread by contact with disease vectors (such as mosquitoes or ticks) are not typically considered to be "contagious" diseases since they cannot be spread from direct contact with another person. contagious disease nounas in infection sickness that can be passed from one person, plant, or animal to another Parents are advised to vaccinate their children against contagious diseases. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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