fomites

[ fom-i-teez, foh-mi-. ]

/ ˈfɒm ɪˌtiz, ˈfoʊ mɪ-. /

plural noun, singular fo·mes [foh-meez], /ˈfoʊ miz/, fo·mite [foh-mahyt]. /ˈfoʊ maɪt/.

Pathology. surfaces, as clothing or door handles, that can become contaminated with pathogens when touched by the carrier of an infection, and can then transmit the pathogens to those who next touch the surfaces: Doorknobs are often cited as the classic fomites, although there’s nothing unusual about spreading disease via such fomites as toys, towels, elevator buttons, light switches, and remote controls.

Origin of fomites

First recorded in 1800–05; from Latin fōmitēs, plural of fōmes; see fomes

Words nearby fomites

Fomalhaut, foment, fomentation, fomes, fomite, fomites, FOMO, Fomorian, Fon, fond, fonda

Example sentences from the Web for fomites

If so, is it likely that clothes or fomites conveyed it in any case?
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)|Charles Creighton
A chloride of carbonate of soda has been lately recommended as a disinfecting substance against contagious miasmata or fomites.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
There is incontestable evidence that it is conveyed by fomites—a fact well worth bearing in mind.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
The more common means of contagion is by direct contact or by means of fomites.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse|United States Department of Agriculture

There is also no question that typhus fever may be communicated by fomites.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

单词	fomites
释义	fomites [ fom-i-teez, foh-mi-. ] / ˈfɒm ɪˌtiz, ˈfoʊ mɪ-. / plural noun, singular fo·mes [foh-meez], /ˈfoʊ miz/, fo·mite [foh-mahyt]. /ˈfoʊ maɪt/. Pathology. surfaces, as clothing or door handles, that can become contaminated with pathogens when touched by the carrier of an infection, and can then transmit the pathogens to those who next touch the surfaces: Doorknobs are often cited as the classic fomites, although there’s nothing unusual about spreading disease via such fomites as toys, towels, elevator buttons, light switches, and remote controls. Origin of fomites First recorded in 1800–05; from Latin fōmitēs, plural of fōmes; see fomes Words nearby fomites Fomalhaut, foment, fomentation, fomes, fomite, fomites, FOMO, Fomorian, Fon, fond, fonda Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for fomites If so, is it likely that clothes or fomites conveyed it in any case? A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2)\|Charles Creighton A chloride of carbonate of soda has been lately recommended as a disinfecting substance against contagious miasmata or fomites. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines\|Andrew Ure There is incontestable evidence that it is conveyed by fomites—a fact well worth bearing in mind. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I\|Various The more common means of contagion is by direct contact or by means of fomites. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse\|United States Department of Agriculture There is also no question that typhus fever may be communicated by fomites. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I\|Various Content related to fomites Dictionary.com Adds Coronavirus Words To The DictionaryWe've updated Dictionary.com with some of the new coronavirus words and senses to help you stay informed and safe during these unprecedented times. READ MORE
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fomites

plural noun, singular fo·mes [foh-meez], /ˈfoʊ miz/, fo·mite [foh-mahyt]. /ˈfoʊ maɪt/.

Origin of fomites

Words nearby fomites

Example sentences from the Web for fomites

Content related to fomites