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NALT Full

Preferred term

pathogenicity

Type

Topic

Definition

Ability of infectious agents (i.e., viruses, bacteria, fungi), parasitic nematodes, protozoa or helminths to cause disease.
Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff
Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

infectivity
pathogenic potential

In other languages

patogenicidad

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/15187

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