Definition
pathogenes
noun
- Plural of pathogen; organisms or substances that cause disease in living hosts.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Commonly used in biology, medicine, and public health contexts
Examples
- Bacteria and viruses are common pathogenes that spread illness in communities.
- The laboratory identified several pathogenes in the water sample.
- Antibiotics are designed to kill pathogenes without harming human cells.
- Public health officials track pathogenes to prevent disease outbreaks.
- Different pathogenes require different treatment approaches.