virulence

Meanings

• noun

  The degree to which a microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus, can cause harm or damage to a host organism or tissue.

  - "The virulence of the bacteria was a major factor in the severity of the disease."
  - "The virulence of the toxin in the snake's venom determines the severity of the bite."
  - "The study of virulence in microorganisms can help in the development of new antimicrobial drugs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with virulence
vulgence , delicence , precipence

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Variants

List of all variants of virulence that leads to same result
virulence , virulences , hyper-virulence , hyper-virulent , hypervirulence , hypervirulent

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'virulentus,' meaning 'poisonous' or 'toxic.',

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Trivia

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1. The most virulent strain of the Ebola virus can cause death in as little as six days.

2. The term 'virulence' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. Some bacteria can increase their virulence in response to antibiotic treatment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pathogenicity: Refers to the ability of a microorganism to cause disease in a host organism.

2. Toxicity: Refers to the ability of a substance to cause harm or damage to living organisms.

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Culture

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Virulence has been a topic of interest in various fields such as medicine, biology, and epidemiology. In literature, the term is often used metaphorically to describe the intensity or severity of something, such as a person's anger or hatred.

How to Memorize "virulence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a microbe or virus causing harm and damage to a host organism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of a harmful or toxic substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Virulent Viruses Virus Virus' to remember the meaning of the word.

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