Meaning Of The Word Germ

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What's The Definition Of Germ?

germ
countable noun: A germ is a very small organism that causes disease.
singular noun: The germ of something such as an idea is something which developed or might develop into that thing.

germ in American English
the rudimentary form from which a new organism is developed; seed; bud
adjective: of, pertaining to, or caused by disease-producing germs
noun: a microorganism, esp. when disease-producing; microbe

germ in British English
noun: a microorganism, esp one that produces disease in animals or plants

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