pathogenic
adjective/ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,597 most common English word
Meaning
causing or capable of causing disease.
Example sentence
Scientists are studying pathogenic bacteria that cause severe infections in hospitals.
Synonyms & related words
- disease-causing
- infectious
- harmful
- toxic
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