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pathogen
[path-uh-juhn, ‑-jen]
noun
any disease-producing agent, especially a virus, bacterium, or other microorganism.
pathogen
/ ˈpæθəˌdʒiːn, ˈpæθəˌdʒɛn /
noun
any agent that can cause disease
pathogen
An agent that causes infection or disease, especially a microorganism, such as a bacterium or protozoan, or a virus.
See Note at germ
pathogen
A disease-causing agent. Microorganisms, viruses, and toxins are examples of pathogens.
Other Word Forms
- antipathogen noun
Example Sentences
Climate change may be rewriting the map of disease - and even the rarest pathogens may not stay rare for long.
Studies show these droppings contain at least seven types of zoonotic pathogens that can cause diseases such as pneumonia, fungal infections and even lung damage in humans.
Using messenger RNA as an intermediary in their actions, the vaccines instruct the body how to manufacture parts of a pathogen that its immune system can recognize and fight.
Crews finished repairs Wednesday at noon and were working to re-pressurize and test the water line for any pathogens or contaminants, according to a statement from L.A.
Several studies have shown pets and owners can potentially swap pathogens, including the hospital 'superbug' MRSA.
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