microbo — meaning in English

English meaning

• germ noun A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.
• microbe noun A microorganism, especially one that causes disease; a germ.

Senses

microbo is used for these senses in English:

• germ A pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.
• microbe (microbiology) Any microorganism; (loosely, nonscientifically) especially, a harmful bacterium.
• pip-squeak A small and insignificant person.

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.

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