pathogen
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Definitions
n.
A microorganism or agent, such as a bacterium or virus, that causes disease.
病原体,致病微生物
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
The pathogen responsible for the outbreak was identified as a new virus strain.
- 2.
Scientists study how the pathogen spreads through human populations.