Pathogenic
/ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/
Synonyms
- infectious
- disease-causing
- virulent
Slang Meanings
A term used informally to describe something harmful or dangerous.
That mold is really pathogenic; you shouldn't be breathing it in.
Used to refer to dangerous or risky behavior as 'pathogenic'.
Going out without a mask during flu season is definitely a pathogenic move.