Meaning of the word pathogenic in English

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pathogenic

US /ˌpæθ.əˈdʒen.ɪk/
UK /ˌpæθ.əˈdʒen.ɪk/
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Adjective

1.

causing or capable of causing disease

Example:
The scientist identified a new pathogenic bacterium.
Certain viruses are highly pathogenic to humans.
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