Nonvirulent: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonvirulent

 

[ nษ’nหˆvษชrสŠlษ™nt ]

Adjective
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medical terminology

Nonvirulent refers to a type of pathogen that is not capable of causing disease. These pathogens may still exist in the body but do not produce harmful effects or symptoms in the host. Understanding nonvirulent organisms is crucial in the field of medicine, particularly in immunology and microbiology. They can play a role in a healthy ecosystem and can even contribute to the balance of microbial life. Nonvirulent strains are often studied in vaccine development to create a safe way to introduce antigens without the risk of illness.

Synonyms

avirulent, benign, harmless

Examples of usage

  • A nonvirulent strain of the bacteria was used in the vaccine.
  • Nonvirulent organisms can help maintain gut health.
  • Research on nonvirulent viruses could provide insights into treatments.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonvirulent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo virulento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฐ เคตเคฟเคทเคพเคฃเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nicht virulent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak virulen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฒั–ั€ัƒะปะตะฝั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezjadliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž็—…ๅŽŸๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท non virulent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no virulento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท virรผlent olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ณ‘์›์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ุถุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nevirulentnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nevirulentnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž่‡ด็—…ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nevirulentno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ekki veirulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธั€ัƒะปะตะฝั‚ั‚ั– ะตะผะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒงแƒแƒคแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virulent olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ no virulento

Etymology

The term 'nonvirulent' is derived from the prefix 'non-', meaning 'not', and 'virulent', which comes from the Latin 'virulentus', meaning 'poisonous' or 'venomous'. The concept emerged in the field of microbiology and was popularized in the early 20th century when scientists began to understand the differences between pathogenic (disease-causing) and non-pathogenic microorganisms. In this context, the word has been important for distinguishing between different strains of bacteria and viruses, particularly in understanding how they interact with hosts and in developing safe medical treatments such as vaccines. The use of 'nonvirulent' also extends to discussions around human health, ecological balances, and preventive medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,452, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.