Pathogenicity
Pronunciation: /ˈpæθədʒənˈaɪˈsɪti/
Pathogenicity (noun)
- The ability of a germ to cause disease in a person or animal.
- How strongly a disease-causing organism can damage the body.
Examples
- The lab measured the disease-causing ability of the bacteria.
- Researchers compare disease-causing ability across different strains.