pathogenic

path·o·gen·ic (pth-jnk) or path·o·ge·net·ic (-j-ntk)

adj.

1. Having the capability to cause disease.

2. Producing disease.

3. Relating to pathogenesis.

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patho·ge·nici·ty (-j-ns-t) n.

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Pathogenic

Disease-causing.

Mentioned in: Stool O & P Test

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pathogenic

[-jen′ik]

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

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

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pathogenic (paˈ·thf·jeˑ·nik),

adj the ability to cause disease.

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pathogenic

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