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germ

noun

/dʒɜːm/

Meaning

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.

germ of an idea

microbe, bacterium, pathogen, microorganism, virus

health, cleanliness

germ infection, kill germs, harmful germs, spread of germs

Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.

The action or process of observing something carefully.

the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy

A large area of water surrounded by land.