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avirulent

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a·vir·u·lent  (-vîry-lnt, -vîr-)
adj.
Not virulent.
a·viru·lence n.
avirulent [æˈvɪrʊlənt]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Microbiology) (esp of bacteria) not virulent
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.avirulent - not virulent; unable to produce disease
virulent - infectious; having the ability to cause disease
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