preinfection

noun

pre·​in·​fec·​tion -in-ˈfek-shən How to pronounce preinfection (audio)
: an infection that is established in the body but not yet clinically manifested

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“Preinfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/preinfection. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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