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A large group of microorganisms, many of which cause disease
“Over 40 different strains of the Legionella germ have now been discovered.”
The process of infecting or the state of being infected
Plural for the small mass of cells from which a new organism develops
“After the husk is removed, the rice is milled to remove the bran and the germ or embryo.”
Plural for an initial stage from which something may develop
“In his latest show, for example, he has developed the simple germ of an idea into a half-hour routine on his annoyance at having people to stay.”
Plural for a toxic substance that is capable of causing illness or death
Plural for the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group
Plural for a compact growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot
(biology) Plural for the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
Plural for includes germs, pathogens, and infectious agents
Plural for the intrinsic nature or quality of something, especially abstract, which determines its character
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