focal infection

noun

Definition of FOCAL INFECTION

: a persistent bacterial infection of some organ or region; especially : one causing symptoms elsewhere in the body

circa 1923

Medical Dictionary

noun

: a persistent bacterial infection of some organ or region; especially : one causing symptoms elsewhere in the body

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