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airborne transmission

 

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Noun airborne transmission has 1 sense
  1. airborne transmission - a transmission mechanism in the which the infectious agent is spread as an aerosol and usually enters a person through the respiratory tract
    --1 is a kind of
    transmission mechanism

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Airborne Transmission

Definition: Airborne transmission refers to the spread of infectious diseases through tiny respiratory droplets or particles that remain suspended in the air for extended periods and can travel long distances.

Examples

Noun - Medical

  1. The COVID-19 virus can be transmitted through airborne transmission, making it imperative to wear masks in crowded areas.
  2. Influenza is an example of a contagious disease that can be transmitted through airborne transmission.
  3. The healthcare workers took strict precautions to avoid airborne transmission of the highly infectious disease.

Noun - Environmental

  1. Industrial pollution contributes to the airborne transmission of harmful particles, causing respiratory problems in the local population.
  2. Wildfires can create hazardous conditions by releasing smoke and pollutants, which can be carried through airborne transmission.

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