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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pathogenicity

/pæθɒdʒɛnɪsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does pathogenicity mean?

noun

The quality or state of being pathogenic; the ability of a microorganism to cause disease. The degree to which a pathogen is capable of causing disease.

Example

"The high pathogenicity of the new virus strain raised concerns among public health officials."

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