Pathogenic
Pathogenic adjective - Able to cause disease.
Usage example: pathogenic bacteria
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Synonyms for Pathogenic
Unhealthful and pathogenic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unhealthful" instead an adjective "Pathogenic".
Nearby Words: pathogen, pathogenous
Unhealthful
Unhealthful adjective - Detrimental to good health.
Usage example: unhealthful air pollution
Pathogenic and unhealthful are semantically related. You can use "Pathogenic" instead an adjective "Unhealthful".
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Unhealthful and Pathogenic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pathogenic/unhealthful
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Unhealthful or Pathogenic. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pathogenic/unhealthful.
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