focal infection

/ˌfoʊkəl ɪnˌfɛkʃən/
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Other forms: focal infections

Definitions of focal infection
  1. noun
    bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere
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    type of:
    infection
    the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
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