pathogenicity

English

Etymology

From pathogenic +‎ -ity.

Noun

pathogenicity (countable and uncountable, plural pathogenicities)

1. The quality or state of causing, originating or producing disease.

   Antonym: nonpathogenicity

Derived terms

• entomopathogenicity
• immunopathogenicity

 

Related terms

• etiopathogenesis
• nonpathogenic
• pathogen
• pathogenesis
• pathology
• pathosis

 

See also

• etiology