pathogen
pathogenic
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Pathogen ist ein biologischer Erreger, der eine Krankheit verursachen kann.
- English meaning
- A pathogen is a biological agent that can cause disease.
- Synonym
- krankheitserregend
- German example
- Bakterien, Viren und Pilze können als Pathogene wirken.
- English example
- Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can act as pathogens.
- Comparative
- pathogenerSuperlative: am pathogensten
Related words
- empathogen
Empathogen
- Krankheitserreger
pathogen
- krankheitserregend
pathogenic
- krankheitserregend
Pathogenic
- Desinfizierung
Disinfection is the measure to reduce the number of pathogens on surfaces or in liquids to prevent infection.
- Erreger
pathogen
- Infektionsausbreitung
Infection spread refers to the dissemination of pathogens such as viruses or bacteria from one person or place to others.
- Krankheitserreger
Pathogen
- Desinfektion
Disinfection is the killing or inactivation of pathogens to prevent infection.
- avirulent
Avirulent
- Virulenz
virulence
Example sentences with “pathogen”
Der Keim ist pathogen. (The germ is pathogenic.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'pathogen' mean?
It means causing disease.