contagium

noun

Definition of contagiumnext
as in contagious disease

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  1. contagious disease
  2. infection
  3. virus
  4. contagion
Noun
  • Measles is a highly contagious disease typically spread through sneezes and coughs.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And its public-health policies have led to outbreaks of contagious disease.
    — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of contagious disease
Noun
  • Cat’s claw has been promoted to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, viral infections and other conditions, according to the integrative health center.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Laboratory testing is also needed to confirm infection in animals, as clinical signs can resemble those of other diseases.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of infection
Noun
  • Only in this case, the vaccine’s mRNA teaches immune cells to recognize key features of an individual’s cancer rather than a virus.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Many of us were still continuing with our lives, following the virus on the margins.
    — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of virus
Noun
  • There was little understanding of how contagion might spread, but the civic leaders intuited that physical distancing measures could lessen its effect.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Cowboys will look to cut off the potential of a contagion being further passed around the locker room ahead of their Week 6 clash with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night at Lambeau Field.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of contagion
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