bakterie — meaning in English

English meaning

• bacterium noun A single microscopic organism made of one cell, lacking a nucleus, that belongs to the bacteria group.
• germ noun A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.

Senses

bakterie is used for these senses in English:

• bacterium (microbiology) A single-celled organism with cell walls but no nucleus or organelles.

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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