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pathogens

The correct spelling is pathogens.

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noun

Say it like: Pat-hoj-ens

The correct spelling is pathogens. 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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  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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