Superinfection Definition

so͝opər-ĭn-fĕkshən
noun
The act or process of superinfecting a cell or organism.
American Heritage Medicine
An additional infection occurring during the course of an existing infection, usually caused by opportunistic microorganisms resistant to the antimicrobial agents used in treating the first infection.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Superinfection

Noun

Singular:
superinfection
Plural:
superinfections

Origin of Superinfection

  • From Latin "super" (above) + "inficere" (to dye or stain)

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

SSUSUP

Words Ending With

NONION

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superinfection

Words Starting With S and Ending With N

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