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pathogenic

adjective

/ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

Meaning

Capable of causing disease.

Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.

disease-causing, harmful, infectious, virulent

harmless, benign

pathogenic bacteria, pathogenic virus, pathogenic organism

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

shared or done together; combined or united

having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere

likely to cause disagreement or argument; controversial

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted