microbe

/ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ · noun

Meaning

Any microorganism, but especially a harmful bacterium.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

germ(English)bug(English)bacteria(English)microorganism(English)bacterium(English)micro-organism(English)organism(English)spore(English)microbes(English)bacillus(English)pasteur(English)streptococcus(English)

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Sources

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