pathogen
noun
any disease-producing agent, especially a virus, bacterium, or other microorganism.
pathogens
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pluralof pathogen.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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C3 drew particular attention because earlier research has suggested that activation of the complement system, a network of proteins that helps defend the body against pathogens, may contribute to chronic inflammation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Orders for tests that look for other gastrointestinal pathogens have increased alongside cyclospora.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Those pathogens can then be transferred to the next creature the insect feeds on when it deposits saliva into that creature’s bloodstream.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
"Arginine supplementation could be readily tested in patients receiving immunotherapies or given to high-risk populations exposed to viral pathogens," Tavazoie suggests.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
The failure of bee colonies was caused by a wide range of factors, including but not limited to pathogens, pests, pesticides, pollutants, habitat loss, climate variability, agricultural production intensification, and crop management practices.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
