pernicioso

pernicioso(
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syoh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. pernicious
El paciente mostró altos niveles de un tipo de bacteria potencialmente pernicioso.The patient showed high levels of one potentially pernicious type of bacteria.
b. harmful
El filtro bloquea la radiación infrarroja y ultravioleta perniciosa.The filter blocks blocks harmful infrared and ultraviolet radiation.
c. injurious
Fumar es un hábito pernicioso para la salud.Smoking is an injurious habit for your health.
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