Definition of Pathogen

a tiny organism that brings about a disease

Examples of Pathogen in a sentence

The pathogen triggered an illness that made half the student body sick.  🔊

If the pathogen becomes airborne, hundreds of thousands of people could become ill.  🔊

Scientists are working nonstop to create a drug that will kill the infectious pathogen.  🔊

To protect themselves, the researchers wear protective gear while studying the pathogen.  🔊

The contaminated water contains a pathogen that causes severe liver damage.  🔊

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