communicable disease
(com-mu-ni-ca-ble-dis-ease)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. An infectious disease transmissible by direct contact with an affected individual or the individual's discharges or by indirect means.
Example Sentence
The flu is a communicable disease that can spread quickly in crowded places.
More Example Sentences
Proper hygiene and vaccination can help prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Synonyms
contagious disease; infectious disease; transmissible disease
Antonyms
non-communicable disease; non-infectious disease; chronic disease
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