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pathogenicity

[ path-oh-juh-nis-i-tee ]

noun

  1. the disease-producing capacity of a pathogen.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pathogenicity1

First recorded in 1895–1900; pathogenic + -ity
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Example Sentences

None of the chimeras had been reasonably anticipated at the time of proposal to have increased transmissibility or pathogenicity in mammals.

There are, however, a certain few organisms which commonly express their pathogenicity in the formation of pus.

A preliminary note on the identity, life-cycle, and pathogenicity of an important nematode parasite of captive monkeys.

A final important test in identification is that of pathogenicity.

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