virulence

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Virulence is the ‘case fatality rate’, the percentage of cases leading to death.

From Forbes • Aug. 13, 2014

Raising the Virulence of an Organism.—If it is desired to raise or "exalt" the virulence of a feebly pathogenic organism, special methods of inoculation are necessary, carefully adjusted to the exigencies of each individual case.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

Virulence of speech is a quality in language that makes the language seem as if exuding poison.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

The whole Intent and Virulence, as you call it, of my Papers, is pointed and levelled against the One, but not a Syllable uttered, from End to End, against the Other.

From An Essay on the Antient and Modern State of Ireland by Brooke, Henry

Thus, by her example and advice, we have softened the Virulence and escaped the danger of this Malignant Disease.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Lichfield A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See by Clifton, A. B.