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fomite
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Japanese Meaning
無生物でありながら、病原体（例：細菌、ウイルス、寄生虫など）を運び、伝播を助ける可能性のある物体（例えば、タオル、食器、台所用品、洗濯物など）。
（ plural ）
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(medicine) An inanimate object capable of carrying infectious agents (such as bacteria, viruses and parasites), and thus passively enabling their transmission between hosts; common examples include towels, dishcloths, kitchenware/flatware, and laundry.
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fomite
The researchers found that a doorknob acted as a fomite, facilitating the spread of the virus between households.
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The researchers found that a doorknob acted as a fomite, facilitating the spread of the virus between households.
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