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(to) infect

Russian translation: инфицировать

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10:56 Apr 15, 2020
English to Russian translations [PRO]
COVID-19 - Medical - Medical (general)
Additional field(s): Medical (general), Journalism
English term or phrase: (to) infect
Definition from Merriam-Webster:
To contaminate with a disease-producing substance or agent (such as bacteria).

Example sentence(s):
  • Journalist says she unknowingly infected others with coronavirus at her mom's 90th birthday party. Two died. CNN
  • Coronavirus can infect cats — dogs, not so much. Nature
  • Red Bull advisor considered a camp to infect drivers with coronavirus ESPN
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Russian translation:инфицировать
Definition:
Заражение (инфекция) — процесс инфицирования живых организмов бактериями или вирусами, или грибами, или простейшими. В медицине термин инфекция означает различные виды взаимодействия чужеродных микроорганизмов с организмом человека и животных.
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Evgeni Kushch
Ukraine
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инфицировать


Definition from Wikipedia:
Заражение (инфекция) — процесс инфицирования живых организмов бактериями или вирусами, или грибами, или простейшими. В медицине термин инфекция означает различные виды взаимодействия чужеродных микроорганизмов с организмом человека и животных.

Example sentence(s):
  • Инфицирование ребенка может произойти и во время прохождения родовых путей. - Pediatrcis  
  • Гепатит С является контагиозной болезнью печени, развивающейся врезультате инфицирования вирусом гепатита С (ВГС). - Research Article  

Explanation:
Термин "инфицировать(-ся)" хорошо известен неспециалистам в области медицины. Можно заменить на заражать(-ся) при необходимости.
Evgeni Kushch
Ukraine
Local time: 09:38
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian, Native in UkrainianUkrainian
PRO pts in category: 895
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