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infectee

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[in-fek-tee, in-fek-] / ˌɪn fɛkˈti, ɪn fɛk- /

noun

  1. a person who has been infected, especially with a disease.

Etymology

Origin of infectee

infect + -ee

Example Sentences

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With COVID-19 test kits being in such short supply, you’d think that any potential infectee who had an opportunity to get their hands on one would be relieved.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2020

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