pathogenicity

noun

pathogenicity

noun

/ˌpæθəd͡ʒəˈnɪsɪti/

Etymology From pathogenic + -ity.

1

The quality or state of causing, originating or producing disease.

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Derived terms
apathogenicity, enteropathogenicity, entomopathogenicity, immunopathogenicity, nematopathogenicity, nephropathogenicity, phytopathogenicity, uropathogenicity, vaginopathogenicity
Related terms
etiopathogenesis, nonpathogenic, pathogen, pathogenesis, pathology, pathosis, etiology

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