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hyperinfection

noun

hy·​per·​in·​fec·​tion ˌhī-pə-rin-ˈfek-shən How to pronounce hyperinfection (audio)
: repeated reinfection with larvae produced by parasitic worms already in the body due to the ability of various parasites to complete the life cycle within a single host compare autoinfection

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“Hyperinfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperinfection. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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