pathogen

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpæθədʒn̩/

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• Hyphenation: path‧o‧gen

Noun

Singular pathogen

Plural pathogens

The influenza virus is an example of a pathogen

1. (pathology) A pathogen is something that is able to cause disease, such as bacteria or viruses.