Definition of Cross infection

1. Noun. An infection that is acquired at a hospital or other healthcare facility.

Exact synonyms: Nonsocial Infection
Generic synonyms: Infection

Medical Definition of Cross infection

1. Infection transmitted between individuals infected with different pathogenic microorganisms. Any infection which a patient contracts in a health-care institution. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cross Infection

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cross agglutination
cross bit
cross bun
cross circulation
cross contamination
cross country
cross dressing
cross examine
cross flap
cross hair
cross hybridization
cross infection (current term)
cross infection (current term)
cross linking
cross off
cross of Calvary
cross of Lorraine
cross one's eyes
cross oneself
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cross product
cross question
cross reaction
cross section
cross street
cross thwart
cross tolerance

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