(path-o-gen) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. any diseaseproducing agent especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism

Example Sentence

The scientist tried to isolate the pathogen responsible for the disease.

Synonyms

disease-producing agent; virus; germ

Antonyms

antibiotic

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pathogen
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Rhymes

  • pathogen