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fōmes
2 English words descend from Latin
fōmes
, most common first.
fomes
Morbid matter created by a disease.
fomite
An inanimate object capable of carrying infectious agents (such as bacteria, viruses or prions), and thus passively enabling their transmission between hosts; common examples include towels, dishcloths, kitchenware/flatware, and laundry.