PATHOGENIC Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

pathogenic

adjective

Definition of pathogenic

as in infective

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Recent Examples of pathogenic Federal law allows the interstate sale of unpasteurized cheese as long as it’s aged for at least 60 days, though this doesn’t fully eliminate the risk — or account for a farm using pathogenic milk to make it. — CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Wastewater monitoring sites can sense levels of disease in a community by detecting pieces of viral or other pathogenic DNA shed through feces, urine or other bodily fluids into municipal wastewater systems. — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 10 June 2026 Federal law allows the interstate sale of unpasteurized cheese as long as it’s aged for at least 60 days, though this doesn’t fully eliminate the risk — or account for a farm using pathogenic milk to make it. — Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026 One small 2021 study on postmenopausal women showed that drinking just one glass of cranberry juice a day for two weeks significantly decreased pathogenic bacteria. — Cynthia Sass, Health, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pathogenic

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Adjective

His provisional cause of death was given as multi-organ failure due to infective endocarditis, a rare infection of the inner lining or valves of the heart.

— Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
On July 30, Ray updated her fans again, revealing her diagnosis of infective endocarditis, a severe heart infection.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 July 2024

Definition of infective

Adjective

The atmosphere is infectious, attracting a discerning international crowd, yacht enthusiasts, fashion aficionados, and travelers who are seeking a blend of luxury and authenticity.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Vibrant animation, infectious energy, and a killer soundtrack make this a future cult favorite.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Definition of infectious

Adjective

For The Times) After an eight-day blaze at a Boyle Heights warehouse, toxic ash may have tainted backyard food gardens.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Invasive mussels and toxic algae Invasive quagga mussels were first spotted in the Snake River in 2023, and drastic measures were taken to stop their spread.

— Hannah Smith Updated July 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Definition of toxic

Adjective

Some doctors employed wildly improbable cures when treating these pestilential tumors.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Here a book worth considering is ‘From third world to first’ - Lee Kwan Yew's first person story of transforming Singapore from a pestilential swamp into a metropolis.

— Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Definition of pestilential

Adjective

Nevertheless, there are several measures that gardeners can take to keep themselves, their children, plants and produce safe from potentially harmful contaminants stemming from the fire.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Advertisement If sleep deprivation is harmful, do studies where people are asked to sleep longer show a beneficial effect?

— Veronique Greenwood, Time, 8 July 2026

Definition of harmful

Adjective

Cane toads, large and poisonous invasive amphibians, pose a threat to Floridian pets, particularly during the State's rainy season.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Shrouded completely in a thick, poisonous cloud cover, its surface is obviously impossible to observe.

— Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026

Definition of poisonous

Adjective

Deaths from influenza rose slightly, partly due to an unusually virulent strain circulating last year, although falling vaccination rates may also have contributed, The Wall Street Journal reported.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
This petition must be placed within a tense French context, after several months of virulent criticism aimed at cinema.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026

Definition of virulent

Adjective

Various types of cancer, in which malignant tumors invade surrounding tissues, contributed to between 13,000 and 20,000 deaths annually in this time frame.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Asymptomatic lesions discovered incidentally in populations could also be monitored en masse to generate a robust database that would help researchers learn which types of lesions are more (or less) likely to turn malignant.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of malignant

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