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Antonyms of the Word "Virulence"

Definition:

Virulence refers to the degree of severity or harmfulness in a disease or pathogen. It describes the ability of an organism to cause infection or disease. Below are antonyms of the term "virulence" in various contexts.

Antonyms:

1. Mildness

Sense: Opposite of severity or harmfulness in a disease

Example Sentence: Despite initial worries, the patient's symptoms exhibited only mildness, and the infection wasn't as severe as expected.

2. Harmlessness

Sense: Opposite of the ability of an organism to cause infection or disease

Example Sentence: The research demonstrated that the newly discovered bacterium lacks virulence, making it harmless to humans.

3. Benignity

Sense: Opposite of maliciousness or malignancy in a disease

Example Sentence: The tumor turned out to be of benignity, bringing relief to the patient and her family.

4. Innocuousness

Sense: Opposite of causing harm or damage

Example Sentence: The insect bite, although initially concerning, proved to have innocuousness, causing no adverse reactions.

5. Nonpathogenicity

Sense: Opposite of the ability of an organism to cause disease

Example Sentence: This strain of the virus shows nonpathogenicity, meaning it does not pose a threat to human health.