The potential of a pathogen to invade the host, multiply in tissues, and cause disease.
Related terms
Vagina
The terminal, non-glandular section of the oviduct opening into the urodeum; the...
Val
Symbol for the amino acid valine.
Valine
Common name for 2-amino-3-methylbutyric acid; an amino acid commonly found in pr...
Variability, variation
Differences in values of a measured trait within a dataset; assessed by variance...
Viability, livability
The fundamental ability of an organism to live independently.
Vices of poultry, bad habits of poultry
Aberrant behaviors with harmful consequences, most commonly cannibalism, feather...
