Words Like GERM
We have put together a list of words that are similar to GERM.
8 Alternative Words Similar to germ
4 examples of germ
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the germ of a fetus, of a plant or flower, and the like
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the germ of civil liberty
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germ area, germ disc, germ membrane, germ nucleus, germ sac, etc.
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the don't eat food that falls on the floor, it may have germs on it
10 definitions of germ
1
That which is to develop a new individual; ; the earliest form under which an organism appears.
2
That from which anything springs; origin; first principle.
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The germ cells, collectively, as distinguished from the somatic cells, or soma. Germ is often used in place of germinal to form phrases
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A microorganism, especially a disease-causing bacterium or virus; -- used informally, .
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anything that provides inspiration for later work
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a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism
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a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
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Biology A small mass of protoplasm or cells from which a new organism or one of its parts may develop.
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The earliest form of an organism; a seed, bud, or spore.