Noninfectious (Adjective)
Meaning
Not infectious.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Hereditary diseases are often noninfectious and caused by genetic mutations rather than a pathogen.
- This virus was proven to be noninfectious after researchers studied the mutation that had rendered it harmless.
- Vitamin deficiencies are a type of noninfectious condition caused by an imbalance in a person's diet.
- Dental caries, or tooth decay, is a noninfectious condition primarily caused by inadequate oral hygiene and sugar consumption.
- Arthritis is typically a noninfectious disease resulting from wear and tear, age, and a variety of other factors.