单词 | virulence |
释义 | virulence /vir"yeuh leuhns, vir"euh-/, n. 1. quality of being virulent. 2. Bacteriol. a. the relative ability of a microorganism to cause disease; degree of pathogenicity. b. the capability of a microorganism to cause disease. 3. venomous hostility. 4. intense sharpness of temper. Also, virulency. [1655-65; < LL virulentia stench; see VIRULENT, -ENCE] |
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