noun🔗ShareErreger, KrankheitserregerAny organism or substance, especially a microorganism, capable of causing disease, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. Microorganisms are not considered to be pathogenic until they have reached a population size that is large enough to cause disease."Washing your hands often helps prevent the spread of pathogens, like cold and flu viruses. "Häufiges Händewaschen hilft, die Ausbreitung von Krankheitserregern wie Erkältungs- und Grippeviren zu verhindern.diseaseorganismmicroorganismmedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading