pathogenetic

Definition of pathogeneticnext

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pathogenetic
Adjective
  • The two main arms of defense that communities have against viruses, including highly pathogenic ones such as those that cause Ebola disease, are vaccines and monoclonal antibody treatments.
    Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
  • Bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), is caused by a virus that can result in serious illness and death in birds and mammals.
    Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • All parts of the plant are toxic if eaten.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • Prosecutors argued at trial that Shirilla drove into the building to end her toxic relationship with Russo, and that Flanagan was an unintended victim who happened to be in the car.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • The energy is often infectious.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
  • Her kindness, generosity, and infectious spirit touched every single one of us.
    Harry Harris, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Adjective
  • Not only are the leaves poisonous to humans and pets, but the vine itself is invasive and can spread disease to trees.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
  • The consequences ranged from hobbling Reconstruction to hastening the end of the Ottoman Empire to poisonous deflation, and the blundering response by governments helped shape the modern world.
    Air Mail, Air Mail, 6 June 2026

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“Pathogenetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pathogenetic. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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