germ

• Substantivo que designa um microrganismo, especialmente aquele que causa doenças, como bactérias, vírus ou fungos; também pode se referir à parte de um organismo que dá origem a um novo indivíduo, como a semente de uma planta ou o embrião de um ser vivo.

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.

   Microrganismo causador de doença

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbacillusbugmicrobemicroorganismpathogen

2. Beginning or seedB2formal

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

   Germe

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbudembryonucleusoriginrootseedsourcespark

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