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Definition of 'virulence'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) virulence
the quality of being virulent.

2.  virulence
the relative ability of a microorganism to cause disease; degree of pathogenicity.

3.  virulence
venomous hostility.

4.  virulence
intense sharpness of temper.

Etymology: (1655–65; < LL)

Definition of 'virulence'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) virulence, virulency
extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease)
"the virulence of the plague"

2. (noun) virulence, virulency
extreme hostility
"the virulence of the malicious old man"

Definition of 'virulence'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) virulence
alt. of Virulency

Definition of 'virulence'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. virulence
The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of microorganisms or viruses as indicated by case fatality rates and/or the ability of the organism to invade the tissues of the host. The pathogenic capacity of an organism is determined by its VIRULENCE FACTORS.

'virulence' - Nearby Entries
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