Syn. -- See Infection.
Con*ta"gioned (?), a. Affected by contagion.
Con*ta"gion*ist, n. One who believes in the contagious character of certain diseases, as of yellow fever.
Con*ta"gious (?), a. [L. contagiosus: cf. F. contagieux.] 1. (Med.) Communicable by contact, by a virus, or by a bodily exhalation; catching; as, a contagious disease.