Severe infection Synonyms

Definitions for Severe


  • (adjective) given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint
  • (adjective) harsh and threatening in manner or appearance
  • (adjective) not joking or playful in mood or manner

Definitions for Infection


  • (noun) (medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease
  • (noun) an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
  • (noun) the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms