Invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in the body is called an infection. When we are infected by pathogens we become sick, which means that our bodies stop functioning properly. Infectious agents, such as bacteria, a virus, fungi or protozoa cause communicable diseases.
verb (used with object), cc'ed or cc'd, cc'ing. 1. to send a duplicate of a document, email, or the like to: I always cc my boss when I write a memo to my staff. 2. to send (a duplicate of a document, email, or the like) to someone: Jim, please cc this to each of the department heads. Origin of cc.
drive - a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine; a variable speed drive permitted operation through a range of speeds. fusee, fusee drive - a spirally grooved spindle in a clock that counteracts the diminishing power of the uncoiling mainspring.