contagia

Definition of contagianext
plural of contagium

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contagia
contagious diseases
Noun
  • Immigration detainees are subjected to mold on walls, contagious diseases, a lack of medical care and a lack of clean water and food at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in San Bernardino County, a lawsuit filed Monday against federal officials alleges.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Coverage for key vaccines such as MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) and polio has dropped below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks of highly contagious diseases like measles.
    A.J. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Contagia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contagia. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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