välitettävässä

Välitettävä is a Finnish word that can be translated to "transmissible" or "communicable" in English. It is primarily used in medical and health contexts to describe diseases or conditions that can be passed from one person to another, or from an animal to a person. For example, influenza is a välitettävä disease.

The term is also used in a broader sense to refer to anything that can be conveyed or spread, such as information or emotions. In this context, it might describe how a rumor can be välitettävä through a community. However, its most common and precise usage relates to the transmission of infectious agents.

Understanding the concept of välitettävä is crucial in public health for implementing measures to prevent the spread of illnesses. This includes practices like vaccination, hygiene, and isolation of infected individuals. The word emphasizes the active process of transmission, highlighting the potential for spread and the need for preventative actions.