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pathogenicity

/ˌpæθ.ə.dʒəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

/ˌpæθ.ə.dʒəˈnɪs.ə.ti/

pathogenicitynoun

pathogenicities

Translations

The pathogenicity of the virus was studied extensively.

Патогенность вируса была тщательно изучена.

Definitions

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.

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.

Definitions

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

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