germ

Definition

  • noun: a very small living thing that causes disease
  • noun: a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
  • synonyms: origin, germinate

Examples

  • the 'germ' that causes tuberculosis

  • the 'germ' layers of an embryo

  • the 'germ' of an idea

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) A lot of people think it's an igloo, but it's really just a plastic divider. Can you go in the bubble? Well, you have to put so many things on because of the germs. The gloves, the mask, it's a whole production. So then he makes his own bed? Well, that's one of the things we fight about. (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7