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virulence

Translations

virulencenoun
virulences
pl
virulenceAu sens figuré : intensité extrême et caractère particulièrement mordant ou destructeur d’une critique, d’une attaque, d’un sentiment.
The virulence of the criticism took her by surprise.
La virulence des critiques l’a prise au dépourvu.
virulenceSens technique en microbiologie : degré de pathogénicité d’un microorganisme.
Researchers are studying the virulence of the bacteria to develop more effective treatments.
Les chercheurs étudient la virulence des bactéries afin de développer des traitements plus efficaces.
virulenceSens médical général : degré de nocivité ou d’agressivité d’une maladie, d’un poison ou d’un agent pathogène.
The virulence of the virus made it difficult to control the outbreak.
La virulence du virus a rendu l’épidémie difficile à contenir.
Synonyms
fierceness
malignancy
infectiousness
pathogenicity
toxicity
Antonyms
benignity
harmlessness
mildness

Definitions

virulencenoun
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
The virulence of the virus made it difficult to control the outbreak.
The quality of being extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
The virulence of the criticism took her by surprise.
The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of parasites or microorganisms as indicated by case fatality rates and/or the ability of the organism to invade the tissues of the host.
Researchers are studying the virulence of the bacteria to develop more effective treatments.
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