How to Pronounce "pathogen"
word
ˈpæθədʒən
PATH-uh-jen
pˈæθədʒən
PATH-uh-jen
Definition
A pathogen is any microorganism, like bacteria, viruses, or fungi, that can cause disease in humans, animals, or plants.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæθədʒən
British English
pˈæθədʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PATH-uh-jen
UK
PATH-uh-jen
Listen in Context
A pathogen can cause infections in people.
Doctors work to identify the pathogen that causes disease.
Washing your hands removes many pathogens.
Not every germ you encounter is a dangerous pathogen.