Definition of Germ theory

1. Noun. (medicine) the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms.

Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine

Medical Definition of Germ theory

1. The theory, now a doctrine, that infectious diseases are due to the presence and functional activity of microorganisms within the body. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Germ Theory

germ-free life
germ-line mutation
germ-plasm
germ cell tumour
germ cells
germ layer
germ layer theory
germ layers
germ line
germ line gene therapy
germ line transformation
germ nucleus
germ pore
germ theory (current term)
germ tube
germ tube test
germ warfare
germacrene
germain
germaine
germaines
germains
german
german measles
german measles immunization
german pancake
germanane
germanate

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