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infective agent

/ɪnˈfɛktɪv ˈeɪdʒənt/

Tradução: Agente biológico, como vírus, bactéria, fungo ou príon, capaz de causar doença ou infecção em um organismo hospedeiro.

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/ɪnˈfɛktɪv ˈeɪdʒənt/C1formalmedical
  • ptAgente biológico, como vírus, bactéria, fungo ou príon, capaz de causar doença ou infecção em um organismo hospedeiro.

A biological entity, such as a virus, bacterium, fungus, or prion, that is capable of causing disease or infection in a host organism.

  1. PathogenB2formal

    A biological agent that causes disease or infection in a host organism.

    ptAgente infeccioso

    • Bacteria and viruses are common types of infective agents.
    • The doctor identified the infective agent responsible for the outbreak.
    • Proper hygiene can help prevent the spread of infective agents.