infective

• Adjetivo que describe algo capaz de causar infección; en gran medida ha sido sustituido en el uso moderno por 'infeccioso' o 'contagioso'. También puede referirse a lo que produce enfermedad por acción de agentes patógenos.

An older term meaning capable of causing infection; now largely replaced by 'infectious' or 'contagious' in modern usage.

1. Capable of causing diseaseB2formalmedical

   Having the ability to cause an infection or disease in a host.

   Infeccioso, infectivo

   • The infective agent was identified as a new strain of bacteria.
   • Certain viruses are highly infective and spread quickly.
   • The patient was isolated to prevent the infective material from spreading.

   Sinónimosinfectiousnoxiouspathogenicvirulent

   Antónimosbenignharmlessnoncontagiousnoninfectious

2. Caused by or related to infectionB2formalmedical

   Resulting from an infection or having the potential to transmit an infection.

   infeccioso (relacionado con infección)

   • The infective process can be slowed with proper treatment.
   • Infective diseases require careful monitoring and hygiene.
   • The wound became infective after exposure to contaminated water.

   Sinónimoscommunicablecontagiousinfectiousseptictransmissible