pathogenicities
/ˌpæθədʒəˈnɪsətiz/
noun
- The qualities or abilities of a microorganism (such as a virus or bacterium) to cause disease.
- Scientists studied the pathogenicities of different strains of the flu virus.
- Understanding the pathogenicities of new germs helps doctors prepare for outbreaks.
- The pathogenicities of the bacteria were tested in a laboratory before the vaccine was developed.
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