virulence (Meaning)
virulence (n)
extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease)
extreme hostility
virulence (n.)
Alt. of Virulency
Synonyms & Antonyms of virulence
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extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease), extreme hostilityAlt. of Virulency
malice,severity, virulency, bitterness, bile, hostility, corrosiveness, sternness, vitriol, acidness
sympathy, tenderness, politeness, geniality, sympathy, cordiality, softness, tenderness, politeness, warmth
The virulence of the bacteria has significantly increased, posing a severe threat to public health.
The strain of influenza exhibited high virulence, resulting in widespread hospitalizations.
Researchers are developing novel vaccines to combat the virulence of resistant pathogens.
The virulence of the virus is directly proportional to its ability to cause disease and damage tissue.
