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pathogen

The correct spelling is pathogen.

How to pronounce pathogen

noun

IPA: /ˈpæθədʒn̩/

Say it like: Pat-hoj-en

The correct spelling is pathogen. Any organism or substance, especially a microorganism, capable of causing disease, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. Microorganisms are not considered to be pathogen…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any organism or substance, especially a microorganism, capable of causing disease, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. Microorganisms are not considered to be pathogenic until they have reached a population size that is large enough to cause disease.

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