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germ [ jurm ]
Etymology:
Latin germen = a sprout
As in germ or seed of a disease, hence a disease-producing microorganism.
Definitions related to germ:
  • A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause infection and disease.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Something that may serve as the basis of further growth or development; an informal term for a bacterium.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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