Definition of «opportunistic»

Opportunistic means taking advantage of opportunities that arise, often without regard for consequences or collateral damage. It is characterized by a willingness to seize any chance for personal gain, regardless of the impact on others or the situation at hand.

Sentences with «opportunistic»

  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 150,000 children with HIV under 15 years of age died of opportunistic infections in low - to - middle income countries in 2014 alone. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Many of the pathogenic organisms reported to be inactivated by these antimicrobial lipids are those known to be responsible for opportunistic infections in HIV - positive individuals. (westonaprice.org)
  • As pH shifts, prospects for opportunistic pathogens increase, as does opportunities for gram - negative bacteria like Bacteroides and Enterobacter. (humanfoodproject.com)
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