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pathogen
noun
Definition
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
In a sentence
“Understanding how pathogens evolve is critical for developing effective vaccines and treatments.”
Synonyms
germmicrobeinfectious agent
Common collocations
- infectious pathogen
- spread of pathogens
- pathogen transmission
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