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: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: subscription warrant: a warrant that expires on a stipulated date
Broader: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: chop suey: meat or fish stir-fried with vegetables (e.g., celery, onions, peppers or bean sprouts) seasoned with ginger and garlic and soy sauce; served with rice; created in the United States and frequently served in Chinese restaurants there
Broader: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: northern baptist: a member of the American Baptist Convention
Broader: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: giant scrambling fern: large scrambling fern forming large patches to 18 feet high; Pacific region and China
Broader: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: kingdom: a domain in which something is dominant
Broader: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: ruddle: a red iron ore used in dyeing and marking
Broader: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: interpolation: a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
Broader: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: sage: a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
Broader: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: allomerism: (chemistry) variability in chemical composition without variation in crystalline form
Broader: transmission mechanism: any mechanism whereby an infectious agent is spread from a reservoir to a human being | Unrelated: fluorochrome: any of various fluorescent substances used in fluorescence microscopy to stain specimens