Term: direct transmission: a transmission mechanism in which the infectious agent is transferred directly into the body via touching or biting or kissing or sexual intercourse or by droplets entering the eye or nose or mouth
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: carving: removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: pearlwort: any of various low-growing plants of the genus Sagina having small spherical flowers resembling pearls
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: flea: any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: ophthalmoscope: medical instrument for examining the retina of the eye
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: isocarboxazid: a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: roadman: a workman who is employed to repair roads
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: undersecretary: a secretary immediately subordinate to the head of a department of government
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: monkey business: mischievous or deceitful behavior
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: sport kite: a maneuverable kite controlled by two lines and flown with both hands
Broader: natural object: an object occurring naturally; not made by man | Unrelated: fleawort: plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative