contagium

noun

Definition of contagiumnext
as in contagious disease

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  1. contagious disease
  2. infection
  3. virus
  4. contagion
Noun
  • Vaccinations are available for several highly contagious diseases that can spread rapidly from classroom to couch.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Centers or Disease Control and Prevention says measles is a highly contagious disease best prevented by two does of the vaccine.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of contagious disease
Noun
  • Their roles range from precise surgery and infection control to hospital logistics, physical rehabilitation, and therapeutic companionship.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Other possible causes flagged in the reporting include mild infection, IBS, microbiome imbalances, food sensitivities and general inflammation.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of infection
Noun
  • The virus can also cause numerous complications, including ear infections, diarrhea, lasting immune system damage, hospitalization, pneumonia, encephalitis, pregnancy problems and death.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • His campaign is trying to stamp out the stigma that surrounds an HIV diagnosis and educate people about the basics, such as how the virus can't be spread through touching or sharing food.
    — Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of virus
Noun
  • Another is the contagion risk posed by having an unvaccinated child in a waiting room alongside infants and kids with immunodeficiencies.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For instance, kids can carry contagions home along with their homework.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Contagium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contagium. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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