Definition of fomites in English:

fomites

plural nounˈfəʊmɪtiːzˈfōməˌtēz

Medicine

Objects or materials which are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture.
〔医〕污染物，传染物，传染体（衣服、器皿、家具等）
Example sentencesExamples
- Transmission is by person to person and fomites, such as bedding and clothing.
- Transmission of dermatophytes also can occur indirectly from fomites.
- Many viral infections are spread chiefly by aerosol, rather than by fomites or personal contact.
- Moreover, they may contaminate fomites that can transmit the disease to persons who do not have direct contact with the animals.
- Transmission by virus-contaminated hands or fomites is less likely.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, plural of fomes, literally 'touchwood, tinder'.

Definition of fomites in US English:

fomites

plural nounˈfōməˌtēz

Medicine

Objects or materials which are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture.
〔医〕污染物，传染物，传染体（衣服、器皿、家具等）
Example sentencesExamples
- Many viral infections are spread chiefly by aerosol, rather than by fomites or personal contact.
- Transmission is by person to person and fomites, such as bedding and clothing.
- Moreover, they may contaminate fomites that can transmit the disease to persons who do not have direct contact with the animals.
- Transmission of dermatophytes also can occur indirectly from fomites.
- Transmission by virus-contaminated hands or fomites is less likely.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Latin, plural of fomes, literally ‘touchwood, tinder’.

词汇	fomites
释义	Definition of fomites in English: fomites plural nounˈfəʊmɪtiːzˈfōməˌtēz Medicine Objects or materials which are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture. 〔医〕污染物，传染物，传染体（衣服、器皿、家具等） Example sentencesExamples Transmission is by person to person and fomites, such as bedding and clothing. Transmission of dermatophytes also can occur indirectly from fomites. Many viral infections are spread chiefly by aerosol, rather than by fomites or personal contact. Moreover, they may contaminate fomites that can transmit the disease to persons who do not have direct contact with the animals. Transmission by virus-contaminated hands or fomites is less likely. Origin Early 19th century: from Latin, plural of fomes, literally 'touchwood, tinder'. Definition of fomites in US English: fomites plural nounˈfōməˌtēz Medicine Objects or materials which are likely to carry infection, such as clothes, utensils, and furniture. 〔医〕污染物，传染物，传染体（衣服、器皿、家具等） Example sentencesExamples Many viral infections are spread chiefly by aerosol, rather than by fomites or personal contact. Transmission is by person to person and fomites, such as bedding and clothing. Moreover, they may contaminate fomites that can transmit the disease to persons who do not have direct contact with the animals. Transmission of dermatophytes also can occur indirectly from fomites. Transmission by virus-contaminated hands or fomites is less likely. Origin Early 19th century: from Latin, plural of fomes, literally ‘touchwood, tinder’.
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