Pathogen: meaning, definitions and examples

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pathogen

 

[ หˆpรฆฮธ.ษ™.dส’ษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A pathogen is a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

Synonyms

germ, microorganism, virus

Examples of usage

  • Researchers are studying various pathogens to develop effective treatments.
  • Pathogens can be transmitted through direct contact or contaminated food and water.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

In biology, a pathogen is an agent that causes disease or illness to its host.

Synonyms

disease-causing agent, infectious agent

Examples of usage

  • Understanding the interaction between pathogens and the immune system is crucial for medical research.
  • Pathogens can range from simple microorganisms to complex parasites.

Translations

Translations of the word "pathogen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patรณgeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เค—เคœเคผเคจเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pathogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patogen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั‚ะพะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ patogen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—…ๅŽŸไฝ“ (ใณใ‚‡ใ†ใ’ใ‚“ใŸใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pathogรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patรณgeno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท patojen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘์›์ฒด (byeongwontche)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู…ู’ุฑูุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patogen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ patogรฉn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—…ๅŽŸไฝ“ (bรฌngyuรกntว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ patogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝkill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั‚ะพะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ—แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜ (patogeni)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patogen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patรณgeno

Etymology

The term 'pathogen' originated from the Greek words 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' and 'gen' meaning 'producer'. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe microorganisms that cause disease. The study of pathogens has been crucial in the field of medicine and biology, leading to advancements in understanding and treating various illnesses.

See also: antipathy, apathy, empath, path, pathetic, pathfinder, pathogenicity, pathway.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,152, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.