pathogenicity
[/ˌpæθədʒəˈnɪsɪti/]
nounfemininepl: patogenicidades
patogenicidade
1. The quality or ability of a pathogenic agent (such as a bacterium, virus, or parasite) to cause disease in a host organism
The pathogenicity of the new virus strain was assessed in laboratory studies.
A patogenicidade da nova cepa viral foi avaliada em estudos laboratoriais.
2. The degree to which a microorganism can produce disease; virulence
Researchers determined that the mutation increased the pathogenicity of the bacterial strain.
Os pesquisadores determinaram que a mutação aumentou a patogenicidade da cepa bacteriana.
3. The inherent capacity of an infectious agent to cause pathological changes in a host
The pathogenicity of influenza varies depending on the viral subtype.
A patogenicidade da gripe varia dependendo do subtipo viral.
Pathogenicity is a technical term primarily used in medical, biological, and epidemiological contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential terminology in infectious disease research, public health discussions, and clinical microbiology. The word is identical in Portuguese and English, making it a cognate commonly used in international scientific literature.
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