English word copathogen comes from English co-, English pathogen
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| co- | English (eng) | (mathematics) of the opposite, of the counterpart; dual. Partner or subordinate in an activity. To the same degree. Together; mutually; jointly. |
| pathogen | English (eng) | (pathology, immunology) Any organism or substance, especially a microorganism, capable of causing disease, such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or fungi. Microorganisms are not considered to be pathogenic until they have reached a population size that is large enough to cause disease. |
| copathogen | English (eng) | A pathogen coexistent with another in the same host, yielding coinfection. |