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pathogenicity

path-uh-juh-NIS-ih-tee

Definition

The capacity or ability of a biological agent, such as a microorganism, to cause disease in a host organism.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'pathos' (suffering or disease) and 'genesis' (origin or production). It entered English in the late 19th century to describe the mechanisms by which pathogens create illness.

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