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superinfect

/ˌsuː.pər.ɪnˈfɛkt/

Traduction: Verbe désignant l'action d'infecter un hôte ou un organisme déjà infecté par un autre agent pathogène, ce qui complique souvent le traitement.

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/ˌsuː.pər.ɪnˈfɛkt/C2formalmedical
  • frVerbe désignant l'action d'infecter un hôte ou un organisme déjà infecté par un autre agent pathogène, ce qui complique souvent le traitement.

A verb used to indicate the act of infecting a person or organism that is already infected with a different pathogen, often complicating treatment.

  1. Infect an already infected cellC2formalmedical

    To infect a cell or organism that is already infected with a similar or related pathogen, often leading to a more complex or severe condition.

    frSurinfecter

    • The virus can superinfect cells that are already carrying a different strain.
    • In some cases, bacteria can superinfect a wound that is already infected.
    • The patient developed a superinfection after the initial viral infection weakened their immune system.
Formes
  • superinfected past participle
  • superinfected past simple
  • superinfecting present participle
  • superinfects third person singular