Virulence (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. quality of being virulent.
  2. Bacteriology.
    • the relative ability of a microorganism to cause disease; degree of pathogenicity.
    • the capability of a microorganism to cause disease.
  3. venomous hostility.
  4. intense sharpness of temper.
noun
  1. the quality of being virulent
  2. the capacity of a microorganism for causing disease
Virulence (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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