박테리아, 바이러스, 진균 등의 미생물이 질병을 유발할 수 있는 성질을 가진.
Capable of causing disease, especially in reference to microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
예문:
"The researchers identified a new pathogenic strain of bacteria in the water supply."
"Pathogenic microbes can enter the body through contaminated food or water."
"Vaccines work by training the immune system to recognize pathogenic invaders."