virulence
vir·u·lence
noun \ˈvir-ə-lən(t)s, ˈvir-yə-\Definition of VIRULENCE
: the quality or state of being virulent: as a : extreme bitterness or malignity of temper : rancor b : malignancy, venomousness <the virulence of a disease> c : the relative capacity of a pathogen to overcome body defenses
Examples of VIRULENCE
- <I was surprised by the virulence of the criticism.>
First Known Use of VIRULENCE
1617
vir·u·lence
noun \ˈvir-(y)ə-lən(t)s\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of VIRULENCE
: the quality or state of being virulent: as a : relative severity and malignancy <ameliorate the virulence of a disease> b : the relative capacity of a pathogen to overcome body defenses—compare infectivity
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