die Infektionskrankheit
Translation
infectious disease, communicable disease
Examples
Masern ist eine hochansteckende Infektionskrankheit.
Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease.
Die Forschung zu Infektionskrankheiten ist sehr wichtig.
Research on infectious diseases is very important.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) an einer seltenen Infektionskrankheit leiden
Similar Words
Synonyms: Seuche (epidemic), ansteckende Krankheit (contagious disease)
Etymology
Composed of 'Infektion' (infection) and 'Krankheit' (disease/illness).
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as an 'infection-sickness'. The structure is logical and easy to remember.