Pathogenicity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpæθəd͡ʒəˈnɪsɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pathogenicity is a noun meaning The quality or state of causing, originating or producing disease.
Meaning
The quality or state of causing, originating or producing disease.
Example Sentences
On the other hand, it can be observed that, with small exceptions, the S. pneumonia strains are the only Streptococci equipped with homospermidine biosynthesis and pyruvate oxidation pathways, which have been found to be involved in pathogenicity mechanisms [50 ] and in the counteraction of oxidative stress [51 ].
Word Forms
- pathogenicities
Antonyms for pathogenicity
Common opposites include nonpathogenicity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pathogen, pathogenesis, pathologic, pathogenity, toxicogenicity, morbidity.
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