PATHOGENETIC Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

pathogenetic

adjective

Definition of pathogenetic

as in pathogenic

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Recent Examples of pathogenetic After all, the French built the BSL-4 laboratory for advanced pathogenetic research on viruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. — David Asher, National Review, 11 June 2021

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Adjective

These large studies have also shown that the symptoms caused by pathogenic mutations are commonly milder than doctors had believed.

— Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Though family members were not encouraged to pursue genetic testing at the time, advances in research later revealed that her sister carried a pathogenic BRCA1 gene variant, prompting Evert to get tested herself.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Definition of pathogenic

Adjective

The result is clouds of both coal dust and highly toxic silica dust.

— Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
Philly neighborhoods with a higher percentage of green areas, by contrast, have lower levels of diesel particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and other toxic air pollutants, which inflame and irritate the respiratory system.

— Mahbubur Meenar, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of toxic

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Parents should understand that infectious pathogens like viruses and bacteria have not disappeared, but rather remain under control when vaccination rates stay high.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
That infectious work ethic apparently already had resurfaced on Day One.

— Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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