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Definition of germ - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalmicroorganism that causes disease
- Washing hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
2.
biologyTECH. the initial form of an organismTECH.
- The germ of the plant is inside the seed.
3.
creativityRare the origin of an idea or projectRare
- The germ of the novel started with a simple thought.
Expressions with germ
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initial stage of a concept
He had the germ of an idea for a new invention.
small element of truth in a larger story
There is a germ of truth in his wild tale.
small amount of uncertainty
There was a germ of doubt in his mind about the decision.
embryo of wheat grain used as a healthy food
Wheat germ is added to cereal for extra nutrition.
cell involved in sexual reproduction
Germ cells develop into gametes in humans.
using microbes or toxins to injure or kill enemies in fighting
The treaty bans germ warfare under international law.
layer of cells forming during embryogenesis
The germ layer differentiates into various tissues.
the theory that all infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms
Germ theory transformed how doctors treat infectious diseases.
cells that give rise to offspring by forming reproductive cells
Mutations in the germ line can be inherited by children.
wall opening in spore or pollen grain where growth starts
Under the scope, the germ pore appeared as a tiny gap.
tube from a germinating spore like a pollen tube
The pollen grain developed a germ tube for fertilization.
hereditary material in reproductive cells
The study focused on the germ plasm of fruit flies.
Origin of germ
Latin, germen (sprout)
Terms with germ included in their meaning
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food
refined flour with bran and germ removed
processed grain
rice that has had its husk, bran, and germ removed
germ-killing
preventing infection by killing germs
germ control
natural oil from tea tree leaves used for antiseptic purposes
unprocessed
unrefined grains with bran germ and endosperm
cooking
bread made from wholemeal flour with bran and germ
processed grain
rice that has had its husk bran and germ removed
cleanliness
process of making something clean and germ-free
germ invasion
the process of harmful microorganisms entering a body
biology
germ cell involved in sexual reproduction
germ-free
free from living microorganisms
germ killer
substance that kills harmful microorganisms on surfaces or objects
germ-killing
destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
hospital procedures
methods used to achieve a germ-free condition
germ control
substance that kills bacteria or stops them multiplying
science
factor such as germ or chemical that directly brings about a result
biology
immature female germ cell before meiotic divisions
germ entry
ability of a pathogen to establish an infection
germ medicine
antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections
embryology
hemisphere of blastula forming germ layers
laboratory procedure
process of making things germ-free using high-pressure steam
genetic theory
theory of germ plasm transmitting traits
lab compound
white crystalline substance for germ control, bug killing, glassmaking, fireproofing
disease germ
bacteria responsible for causing diphtheria
Examples of germ in a sentence
Scientists studied the germ under a microscope. Scientists observed the germ developing under the microscope. The germ of the idea was planted during their conversation. The germ of the idea came during a casual conversation. From a small germ, the project grew into a major success.
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- French:germe, embryon, ...
- German:Keim, ...
- Italian:germe, embrione, ...
- Spanish:germen, embrión, ...
- Portuguese:germe, gérmen, ...
- Chinese:病菌, 胚芽, ...
- Japanese:病原菌, 胚, ...
- Arabic:جُرْثُومَة, جُرْثُوم, ...
- Hebrew:חַיְדָק, נֶבֶט, ...
- Russian:микроб, зародыш, ...
- Ukrainian:мікроб, зародок, ...
- Hindi:रोगाणु, अंकुर, ...
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