noun🔗ShareAgent pathogène, pathogèneAny 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. "Se laver souvent les mains permet d'empêcher la propagation d'agents pathogènes, comme les virus du rhume et de la grippe.diseaseorganismmicroorganismmedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading