pathogens
nounStress: first syllable
Syllables: path-o-gens (3)
English Definition
Microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, that can cause disease.
Example Sentence
Washing hands with soap destroys harmful pathogens.
US IPA
/ˈpæθədʒənz/
UK IPA
/ˈpæθədʒənz/