pathogen-related
|path-o-gen-re-lat-ed|
/ˈpæθədʒən rɪˈleɪtɪd/
associated with pathogens
Etymology
The term 'pathogen-related' combines 'pathogen,' originating from Greek 'pathos' meaning 'suffering' and 'genes' meaning 'born of,' with 'related,' from Latin 'relatus,' meaning 'brought back.'
'Pathogen' evolved from the Greek 'pathos' and 'genes,' while 'related' comes from the Latin 'relatus,' eventually forming the modern English term 'pathogen-related.'
Initially, 'pathogen' referred to any agent causing disease, and 'related' meant connected. Together, they describe anything associated with disease-causing agents.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or associated with pathogens.
The outbreak was traced back to a pathogen-related source.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42