Qualitative Concept
virulent Audio
vir·u·lent [ vir-yuh-luhnt, vir-uh- ]
Definitions related to virulent:
  • A disease or condition that is highly infectious or dangerous or rapidly progressing.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Refers to the ability of a virus or a bacterium to cause damage to its host.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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