virulency (Meaning)
virulency (n)
extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease)
extreme hostility
virulency (n.)
The quality or state of being virulent or venomous; poisonousness; malignancy.
Extreme bitterness or malignity of disposition.
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virulency Sentence Examples
- The strain of influenza exhibited extreme virulency, resulting in a high mortality rate.
- Scientists were concerned about the increasing virulency of the bacterial infection in the hospital.
- The virus's virulency was enhanced by a mutation that enabled it to spread more rapidly.
- The measles vaccine was developed to reduce the virulency of the disease and prevent serious complications.
- The animal pathogen demonstrated a high degree of virulency, causing severe illness and often leading to death.
- The virulency of the parasite made it a significant threat to livestock populations.
- Researchers were investigating methods to attenuate the virulency of the virus for vaccine development.
- The pathogen's virulency decreased over time due to selective pressure and host resistance.
- The spread of the highly virulent strain of bacteria required immediate public health measures to contain its impact.
- Scientists were monitoring the evolution of the pathogen to track changes in its virulency and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate its effects.
FAQs About the word virulency
extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease), extreme hostilityThe quality or state of being virulent or venomous; poisonousness; m
bitterness, malice, hostility, corrosiveness, mordancy, acidity, bile, virulence, anger,severity
softness, politeness, cordiality, cordiality, kindness, civility, warmth, courtesy, geniality, sweetness
The strain of influenza exhibited extreme virulency, resulting in a high mortality rate.
Scientists were concerned about the increasing virulency of the bacterial infection in the hospital.
The virus's virulency was enhanced by a mutation that enabled it to spread more rapidly.
The measles vaccine was developed to reduce the virulency of the disease and prevent serious complications.
