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Pathogen

Meaning: A microorganism such as a bacterium or virus that causes disease.

In practice: Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogen responsible for many skin and soft tissue infections.

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Which word means: A malignant tumour arising from connective tissue such as bone or muscle.

Which word means: Abnormal stiffening or bony fusion of a joint.

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