adjective
- causing or capable of causing disease
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The laboratory identified several pathogenic bacteria in the water sample.
- Pathogenic microorganisms can spread rapidly in crowded conditions.
- The vaccine protects against pathogenic strains of the virus.
- Scientists study pathogenic fungi to develop better treatments.
- Proper hygiene helps prevent pathogenic infections.
- The pathogenic organism was resistant to standard antibiotics.