adj
pathogenic
Pathogenic (adj) means Capable of causing a harmful illness.
adj
1
Capable of causing a harmful illness.
"While the environment is teeming with bacteria and fungi, most are not pathogenic."
2
Made up of harsh, percussive sounds that are not words.
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Etymology
Formed from patho- and -genic.
Synonyms
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infective
morbific
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What is the meaning of pathogenic?
"pathogenic" (adj) means capable of causing a harmful illness.
What is another word for pathogenic?
Other words for "pathogenic" include infective, morbific.
What are the different meanings of pathogenic?
"pathogenic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Capable of causing a harmful illness; 2. Made up of harsh, percussive sounds that are not words.
