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  1. 1. n. A fermentation; hence, an analogous process by which an infectious disease is believed to be developed. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A zymotic disease. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. (medicine) the development and spread of an infectious disease (especially one caused by a fungus) Source: wordnet
  5. 5. (a) A fermentation; hence, an analogous process by which an infectious disease is believed to be developed. (b) A zymotic disease. [R.] Source: webster
  6. 6. n. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol n. (medicine) the development and spread of an infectious disease (especially one caused by a fungus) Source: ecdict

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