virulence

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Virulence is the ‘case fatality rate’, the percentage of cases leading to death.

From Forbes • Aug. 13, 2014

But, that his Virulence might not seem to be levelled singly at me, he has done me the Honour to join Dr. Bentley in the Libel.

From Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare by Smith, David Nichol

Virulence is outspoken; malignity may be covered with smooth and courteous phrase.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

But, that his Virulence might not seem to be levelled singly at Me, he has done Me the Honour to join Dr. Bentley in the Libel.

From Preface to the Works of Shakespeare (1734) by Dick, Hugh G.

Raising the Virulence of an Organism.—If it is desired to raise or "exalt" the virulence of a feebly pathogenic organism, special methods of inoculation are necessary, carefully adjusted to the exigencies of each individual case.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)