germ

noun

ˈjərm

plural germs

: a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts

: the embryo with the scutellum of a cereal grain that is usually separated from the starchy endosperm during milling

: something that initiates development or serves as an origin : rudiments, beginning

: a microorganism causing disease : a pathogenic agent (such as a bacterium or virus)

broadly : microorganism

Example Sentences

the germ that causes tuberculosis the germ of an idea the germ layers of an embryo

Recent Examples on the Web The germ of the idea came to Mr. Crutchfield during a conversation with a sales representative from the West Coast, who told him about a folder, popular in California, called the Pee-Chee, which had unconventional vertical pockets.

BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Health officials also recommend using a thermometer to make sure foods are cooked at a temperature high enough to kill the germ.

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2022 Cronobacter is a germ that can live in very dry places, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Aug. 2022 Listeria monocytogenes is a germ that causes a serious infection known as listeriosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Korin Miller, Health.com, 2 Nov. 2021 Salmonella is the other dangerous germ tied to the Shoppers Drug Mart baby formula recall.

Chris Smith, BGR, 23 June 2022 A half century ago, Susan had the germ of a good idea that’s grown against all odds and has captured many around these parts.

Steve West, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2022 Made from flour that uses the entire grain, including the bran and germ, whole wheat offers more fiber, protein, and vitamins than white bread.

Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022 Some of those use mRNA technology similar to the shots already sold by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, while others use DNA, inactive virus or a small piece of a germ, such as a protein.

Stephanie Armour, WSJ, 17 June 2022 See More

单词	germs
释义	germ noun ˈjərm plural germs 1 a : a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts b : the embryo with the scutellum of a cereal grain that is usually separated from the starchy endosperm during milling 2 : something that initiates development or serves as an origin : rudiments, beginning 3 : a microorganism causing disease : a pathogenic agent (such as a bacterium or virus) broadly : microorganism Synonyms fountainhead origin root seed seedbed See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the germ that causes tuberculosis the germ of an idea the germ layers of an embryo Recent Examples on the Web The germ of the idea came to Mr. Crutchfield during a conversation with a sales representative from the West Coast, who told him about a folder, popular in California, called the Pee-Chee, which had unconventional vertical pockets. BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Health officials also recommend using a thermometer to make sure foods are cooked at a temperature high enough to kill the germ. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2022 Cronobacter is a germ that can live in very dry places, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Aug. 2022 Listeria monocytogenes is a germ that causes a serious infection known as listeriosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Korin Miller, Health.com, 2 Nov. 2021 Salmonella is the other dangerous germ tied to the Shoppers Drug Mart baby formula recall. Chris Smith, BGR, 23 June 2022 A half century ago, Susan had the germ of a good idea that’s grown against all odds and has captured many around these parts. Steve West, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2022 Made from flour that uses the entire grain, including the bran and germ, whole wheat offers more fiber, protein, and vitamins than white bread. Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022 Some of those use mRNA technology similar to the shots already sold by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, while others use DNA, inactive virus or a small piece of a germ, such as a protein. Stephanie Armour, WSJ, 17 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology French germe, from Latin germin-, germen, from gignere to beget — more at kin First Known Use circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing germ germ line germ-free germ cell wheat germ germ warfare germ layer germ theory germ plasm germ line germ-free germ cell wheat germ germ warfare germ layer germ theory germ plasm See More Kids Definition germ noun ˈjərm 1 : a source from which something develops the germ of an idea 2 : a microorganism (as a bacterium) that causes disease 3 : a bit of living matter (as a cell) capable of forming a new individual or one of its parts Medical Definition germ noun ˈjərm 1 : a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts 2 : a microorganism causing disease : a pathogenic agent (as a bacterium or virus) broadly : microorganism germs noun plural of germ as in origins the source from which something grows or develops this hastily scribbled equation on a cocktail napkin became the germ of a new scientific theory Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance origins roots seeds seed beginnings geneses originations seedbeds fountains wells fonts starts fountainheads springs wellsprings wellheads births creations inceptions onsets incipiencies commencements outsets thresholds mornings launches dawns inaugurations
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