itiö — meaning in English

English meaning

• germ noun A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.
• spore noun A tiny reproductive cell released by fungi, algae, or certain plants, capable of growing into a new organism.

Senses

itiö is used for these senses in English:

• germ (biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
• spore A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.

germ — full definition

1. noun A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.
2. noun The earliest form or origin of an idea, plan, or living thing.
3. noun The embryo part of a seed or grain, such as wheat germ.

spore — full definition

1. noun A tiny reproductive cell released by fungi, algae, or certain plants, capable of growing into a new organism.
2. noun A tough, dormant cell produced by some bacteria that helps them survive harsh conditions.

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