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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pathogen

/ˈpæθɒdʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does pathogen mean?

noun

A disease-causing agent, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus. A pathogen can cause a wide range of diseases in humans, animals, and plants.

Example

"The doctor warned the patient that the virus was a highly contagious pathogen that could spread quickly through the community."

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