fomite (English, noun)
expansion: fomite (plural fomites)
Senses:
topics: medicine
sciences
glosses: An inanimate object capable of carrying infectious agents (such as bacteria, viruses or prions), and thus passively enabling their transmission between hosts; common examples include towels, dishcloths, kitchenware/flatware, and laundry.
Forms:
form: fomites
tags: plural