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virulence

[vir-yuh-luhns, vir-uh-] / ˈvɪr jə ləns, ˈvɪr ə- /


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“The Saudis understood that their dispute with the Emiratis had crossed into an anti-Israel posture of increasing virulence, that it was creating serious problems for them in Washington,” Dubowitz said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026

The researchers plan to continue exploring how specific virulence factors identified in the study influence disease progression.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 20, 2026

This innovative approach has provided valuable insights into how calcium supplementation can impede the pathogen's ability to form biofilms, a key factor in its virulence.

From Science Daily ● May 1, 2024

"So, we expected the virus might have a negative effect on Bd virulence and were stunned to find the opposite effect."

From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2024

Even the Black Death, a symbol of virulence, was not as deadly as these epidemics are claimed to be.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann


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