pathogenic

US /ˌpæθ.əˈdʒen.ɪk/
UK /ˌpæθ.əˈdʒen.ɪk/
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causing or capable of causing disease

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The scientist identified a new pathogenic bacterium.
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Certain viruses are highly pathogenic to humans.
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virulentinfectiousdisease-causingmorbidnoxious
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pathogen