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Con- means ''with'' infectious or catching?
Contagious
What are synonyms for catching?
infectious, contagious, transferable, communicable, transmittable
What is a synonym for contagious?
catching. communicable. contractable. transmissible. transmittable. infectious
What is the lay term for infectious?
I believe the lay term would be contagious or catching. Meaning it can be passed from one person to another.
When using illegal drugs why does the risk of catching certain infectious diseases increase?
Some illegal drug users share needles
What is the meaning of infectious?
Since you posted your question in People & Relationships, I assume you are not asking about the word infectious in the context of communicable diseases! Are you referring to the word in the context of an infectious smile?In that sense it means attractive, fetching, or catching. An infectious laugh, however, could be one that is attractive, as a smile, or it could be one that is easily communicated -- much like an infectious disease is communicated from one person to another. tending to affect others, diseases, laughter,ideals.
Is catching an adjective?
It can be, when it means either "infectious" or "catchy" (infectiously popular).The word catching is the present participle of the verb "to catch." It can be a verb form, an adjective, or a noun (gerund).
Is H1N1 influenza infectious or non-infectious?
Influenza is a highly infectious disease, even when the patient is recovering (unlike many other Infectious Diseases which quit being infectious when the patient begins to recover).
Are mumps infectious or non infectious?
Mumps is an infectious disease.
Is sars infectious or non infectious?
SARS is an infectious disease.
Is blood preasure infectious or non infectious?
Non infectious.
Is osteoarthritis infectious?
No, it is not infectious.
