pathogen

US /ˈpæθ.ə.dʒən/
UK /ˈpæθ.ə.dʒən/
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病原體, 病菌

a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

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The scientists identified a new pathogen responsible for the outbreak.
科學家們發現了一種導致疫情爆發的新型病原體
Proper hygiene helps prevent the spread of pathogens.
良好的衛生習慣有助於防止病原體的傳播。