virulence
quality of being virulent.
Bacteriology.
the relative ability of a microorganism to cause disease; degree of pathogenicity.
the capability of a microorganism to cause disease.
venomous hostility.
intense sharpness of temper.
Origin of virulence
1- Often vir·u·len·cy .
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How to use virulence in a sentence
And the prophets, in spite of their virulency, produced the highest forms of artistic beauty.
The Literature of Ecstasy | Albert MordellThe mortality at times has proved very great in this disease when it has appeared with unusual virulency.
Sometimes, without doubt, the virulency of the disease is lessened.
The Pears of New York | U. P. HedrickThirdly, from the virulency of the liquor it ejects, and the sad effects and symptoms that follow it.
Micrographia | Robert HookeSatirical virulency may vex men sorely, but it hardly ever soundly converts them.
Sermons on Evil-Speaking | Isaac Barrow
British Dictionary definitions for virulence
virulency
/ (ˈvɪrʊləns) /
the quality of being virulent
the capacity of a microorganism for causing disease
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Cultural definitions for virulence
[ (vir-yuh-luhns, vir-uh-luhns) ]
The capacity of a pathogen, such as a microorganism or toxin, to produce disease.
Notes for virulence
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