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germ theory of disease

germ theory of disease noun: the theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms.

Noun

germ theory of disease (uncountable)

  1. The theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms.

Forms of germ theory of disease

alternative formgerm theory

Questions about germ theory of disease

What does germ theory of disease mean?
Germ theory of disease means the theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms.
What part of speech is germ theory of disease?
Germ theory of disease is a noun.

Words near germ theory of disease in the dictionary

  1. germ lines
  2. germ plasm
  3. germ pore
  4. germ pores
  5. germ theory
  6. germ theory of disease
  7. germ tube
  8. germ tubes
  9. germ warfare
  10. germ-free
  11. germ-histories

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