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Pathogen

Meaning

Noun

In Immunology & Pathology:
Any
or
, especially a
,
of
, such as
,
,
or
. Microorganisms are not considered to be
until they have
a
that is large enough to cause
.
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Origin

pathogen
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-γενής
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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πάθος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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πάσχω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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