Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pathogenic
Adjective
/ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/
Definition
Capable of causing disease.
Examples
- The pathogenic bacterium was identified in the patient’s sample.
- Researchers are studying the pathogenic effects of the virus on human cells.
- Not all bacteria are pathogenic; many are essential for our health.
Meaning
The term refers to microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, that can lead to illness in a host organism, including humans, animals, or plants.
Synonyms
- diseases-causing
- harmful
- virulent
- infectious
