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pathogenicity

/ˌpæθ.ə.dʒəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

/ˌpæθ.ə.dʒəˈnɪs.ə.ti/

Translations

pathogenicitynoun

pathogenicities

pathogénicitéTerme de microbiologie et de pathologie.

The pathogenicity of the virus was evident in the rapid spread of the infection among the population.

La pathogénicité du virus était évidente dans la propagation rapide de l'infection au sein de la population.

Additional translations

virulenceSelon le contexte microbiologique, peut être employé de façon approchante, mais n’est pas toujours strictement équivalent.

Synonyms

pathogenic power

disease-causing ability

pathogenicityadjective

/ˌpæθ.ə.dʒəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

/ˌpæθ.ə.dʒəˈnɪs.ə.ti/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "pathogenicity island") to denote relation to the ability to cause disease; not generally gradable.

pathogéniqueEmploi scientifique, surtout dans des groupes nominaux techniques.

Pathogenicity islands often carry genes that enhance a bacterium's virulence.

Les îlots pathogéniques portent souvent des gènes qui renforcent la virulence d'une bactérie.

pathogenicitynoun

The ability of an organism, typically a microorganism, to cause disease in a host.

The pathogenicity of the virus was evident in the rapid spread of the infection among the population.

pathogenicityadjective

Relating to, or characteristic of, pathogenicity, especially when used attributively before another noun.

Pathogenicity islands often carry genes that enhance a bacterium's virulence.