What is another word for spreading factor?
Pronunciation: [spɹˈɛdɪŋ fˈaktə] (IPA) 
The term "spreading factor" refers to the degree to which a virus, disease or infection can spread from person to person, throughout a population. There are several synonyms for this term that are commonly used in the medical and scientific community. These include "transmissibility," "infectivity," and "contagiousness." Each of these terms can help describe the ways in which a particular pathogen can spread, whether through direct contact, airborne transmission, or other means. Understanding the spreading factor of a disease or virus is critical in developing effective prevention, treatment, and containment strategies that can help slow or stop its spread.
