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opportunistic


1. <microbiology> Denoting a microorganism that does not ordinarily cause disease but that, under certain circumstances (for example impaired immune responses resulting from other disease or drug treatment), becomes pathogenic.

2. <disease> Denoting a disease or infection caused by such an organism.