Infection
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites in body tissues, causing disease. It can also refer to the state of being infected or the process of infecting.
“The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
Syllables
in·fec·tion
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Wordle
Contains three 'I's, two 'N's, and 'FECT' root; vowel-heavy
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; good for medical terminology and common letter patterns
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