contagious disease JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/kənˈteɪdʒəs dɪˈziːz/ · con·ta·gious·disease
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- A disease that can be transmitted from one person to another, often through direct or indirect contact, or by airborne transmission. The hospital implemented strict protocols to prevent the spread of the contagious disease.
- A disease that is highly infectious and can spread rapidly within a population, often causing widespread illness and outbreaks. The contagious disease outbreak in the city led to a state of emergency and a massive vaccination campaign.
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Did you know? The term 'contagious disease' was first used in the 15th century to describe the Black Death, a pandemic that devastated Europe and killed millions of people.