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Germ theory
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What's The Definition Of Germ theory?
[n] the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms
Synonyms | Synonyms for Germ theory: Related Terms | Find terms related to Germ theory: See Also | medical specialty | medicine | scientific theory Germ theory In Webster's Dictionary \Germ theory\
1. (Biol.) The theory that living organisms can be produced
only by the development of living germs. Cf. {Biogenesis},
{Abiogenesis}.
2. (Med.) The theory which attributes contagious and
infectious diseases, suppurative lesions, etc., to the
agency of germs. The science of bacteriology was developed
after this theory had been established.
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