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path·o·gen·ic (p

-j

k) or path·o·ge·net·ic (-j

-n

adj.

1. Having the capability to cause disease.

2. Producing disease.

3. Relating to pathogenesis.

patho·ge·nici·ty (-j

-n

-t

) n.

Pathogenic

Disease-causing.

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pathogenic

[-jen′ik]

Etymology: Gk, pathos, disease, genein, to produce

capable of causing or producing a disease. Also called pathogenetic.

pathogenic

disease causing.

pathogenic (paˈ·thf

·jeˑ·nik),

adj the ability to cause disease.

pathogenic

capable of causing disease, e.g. bacteria, fungi, protozoa.

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