Definition of Secondary infection

1. Noun. (pathology) Any infection that arises subsequent to a pre-existing infection; but especially a nosocomial infection ¹

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Medical Definition of Secondary infection

1. An infection, usually septic, occurring in a person or animal already suffering from an infection of another nature. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Secondary Infection

secondary haemorrhage
secondary homonym
secondary host
secondary hydrocephalus
secondary hyperparathyroidism
secondary hypertension
secondary hyperthyroidism
secondary hypogammaglobulinaemia
secondary hypogonadism
secondary hypothermia
secondary hypothyroidism
secondary immune response
secondary immunodeficiency
secondary industries
secondary industry
secondary infection
secondary infections
secondary interatrial foramen
secondary leukaemia
secondary liability
secondary lung cancer
secondary lymphoid tissue
secondary lysosome
secondary lysosomes
secondary market
secondary markets
secondary medical care
secondary megaureter
secondary mesoderm

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