NOUN: "a specific causative agent (such as a bacterium or virus) of disease" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a specific causative agent (such as a bacterium or virus) of disease" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CAUSATIVE (adjective)
1. producing an effect
BACTERIUM (noun)
1. (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants

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