Infections
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of infection; instances of disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi invading the body. Medical conditions resulting from the presence and multiplication of harmful agents.
“Hospital-acquired infections remain a significant challenge for healthcare systems.”
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10-letter medical term with -TIONS suffix; double use of I and N
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Worth 15 points; the F provides good scoring potential
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