kórokozó
B1
Hungarian
germ, pathogen, nasty, contagion
NOUN
B1
1
germ
A2
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Meaning
microorganism that can cause illness
Themes
health
|microbiology
|disease
|hygiene
|science
Definition
A very small organism, especially a bacterium or virus, that can enter the body and cause disease.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
1
pathogen
C1
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Meaning
Microorganism that causes disease
Themes
medicine
|microbiology
|disease
|infection
|health
|science
Definition
A pathogen is a microorganism, such as a bacterium, virus, fungus, or parasite, that can enter a host and cause disease.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
2
nasty
C1
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Meaning
harmful or unpleasant things
Themes
harmful_substances
|germs
|toxins
|hygiene
|internet_safety
|health
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Harmful or unpleasant things such as germs, toxins, or other unwanted elements, especially when referred to in a vague or playful way, often in the plural as "nasties".
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
contagion
C1
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Meaning
a contagious disease or agent
Themes
medicine
|infectious_disease
|disease_entity
|pathogen
|health
Definition
an infectious disease or harmful agent that can be passed from one person to another
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