Pathogenic
Pronunciation: /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/
Pathogenic (adj)
- Causing disease in a living body, especially by entering the body and multiplying.
- Describes a germ or organism that can cause illness in humans or animals.
Pathogenic (adjective)
Examples
- The lab identified a disease-causing virus in the sample.
- Doctors track disease-causing bacteria to prevent outbreaks.