Definition of Opportunistic infection

1. Noun. Any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans; occurs in persons with abnormally functioning immune systems (as AIDS patients or transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs).

Generic synonyms: Infection
Specialized synonyms: Aspergillosis

Definition of Opportunistic infection

1. Noun. (medicine) Any infection that causes disease and occurs only when the host's immune system is impaired. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Opportunistic Infection

opponency
opponens
opponens digiti minimi
opponens pollicis
opponent
opponent colour
opponents
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opportuneness
opportunenesses
opportunism
opportunisms
opportunist
opportunistic
opportunistic infection (current term)
opportunistic infections
opportunistic pathogen
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opportunity
opportunity cost
opportunity engineering
opportunivore
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oppos
opposabilities
opposability
opposable

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