pathogen
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpæθ.ə.dʒən/
Definition
A biological agent, such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus, that causes disease in its host.
Examples
The laboratory team identified the specific pathogen responsible for the recent outbreak.
Vaccines train the immune system to recognize and neutralize a dangerous pathogen before it can cause illness.
Sanitation systems are designed to filter out any waterborne pathogen that could threaten public health.
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