germ

• Substantiv, das einen Mikroorganismus bezeichnet, insbesondere einen krankheitserregenden wie ein Bakterium oder Virus; außerdem der Keim bzw. Embryo eines Lebewesens.

A noun referring to a microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.

1. Microorganism causing diseaseA2formalmedical

   A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium or virus, that can cause illness.

   Krankheitserreger

   • Wash your hands to get rid of germs.
   • The doctor said the infection was caused by a common germ.
   • Germs can spread quickly in crowded places.

   Synonymebacillusbugmicrobemicroorganismpathogen

2. Beginning or seedB2formal

   The earliest stage or origin of something, often used figuratively.

   Keim

   • The germ of an idea started forming in his mind.
   • This small project was the germ of a much larger company.
   • She planted the germ of doubt in his thoughts.

   Synonymebudembryonucleusoriginrootseedsourcespark

   Antonymeconsequenceendoutcomeproductresult