morbific

[ mawr-bif-ik ]

adjective

1. causing disease.

morbific

/ mɔːˈbɪfɪk /

adjective

1. causing disease; pathogenic

Derived Forms

• morˈbifically, adverb

Other Words From

• mor·bifi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of morbific¹

1645–55; < New Latin morbificus, equivalent to morb ( us ) sickness + -i- -i- + -ficus -fic

Example Sentences

But many times the menses proceed from some violence done to nature, or some morbific matter, which often proves fatal.

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But impressibility does not imply disease, although it may make the system more accessible to slight morbific agencies.

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Exposure to cold brings with it the ability to withstand it, and not only that but all other morbific influences as well.

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But there is nothing morbid or morbific going into these few lines.

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The indications are, to lubricate the mucous surfaces, remove morbific materials from the system, and improve the general health.

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