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Communicable

usgb/kəˈmjuːnɪkəbl/Volume
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Disease Spread

Use 'communicable' to describe illnesses that spread between living beings.

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After her diagnosis, we learned that she had a communicable disease.
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Method of Transmission

Specify how a disease is communicable: via air, touch, bodily fluids, etc.

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The virus is highly communicable through airborne particles.
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Preventative Measures

Mention 'communicable' when discussing how to prevent the spread of a disease.

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Wearing masks reduces the risk of spreading communicable respiratory infections.
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