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Infiltrate

/ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/

Any undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body.

📖 Definitions of "Infiltrate"

noun
  1. 1

    Any undesirable substance or group of cells that has made its way into part of the body.

verb
  1. 1

    To surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access to.

  2. 2

    (of a liquid) To pass through something by filtration.

  3. 3

    To cause (a liquid) to pass through something by filtration.

  4. 4

    To invade or penetrate a tissue or organ.

    "High-grade tumors often infiltrate surrounding structures."

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