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path⋅o⋅gen

  [path-uh-juhn, ‑jen]
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–noun
any disease-producing agent, esp. a virus, bacterium, or other microorganism.
Origin:
1940–45; patho- + -gen
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path·o·gen   (pāth'ə-jən)   
n.  An agent that causes disease, especially a living microorganism such as a bacterium or fungus.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Cultural Dictionary

pathogen [(path-uh-juhn)]

A disease-causing agent. Microorganisms, viruses, and toxins are examples of pathogens.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: patho·gen
Pronunciation: 'path-&-j&n
Function: noun
: a specific causative agent (as a bacterium or virus) of disease
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

pathogen path·o·gen (pāth'ə-jən)
n.
An agent that causes disease, especially a living microorganism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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