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virulence

noun
/ˈvɪrjʊləns/

Meaning

The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.

Example Sentences

Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.

Synonyms

severity, toxicity, intensity, harmfulness

Antonyms

mildness, harmlessness

Collocations

high virulence, virulence factor, study virulence

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