Microbe: Definition with Microbe Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. A minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use.

Exact synonyms: Bug, Germ
Generic synonyms: Micro-organism, Microorganism
Derivative terms: Germy, Microbial

1. n. A microscopic organism; -- particularly applied to bacteria and especially to pathogenic forms; as, the microbe of fowl cholera.

1. Noun. (microbiology) Any microorganism, but specially said of those microorganisms which are harmful types of bacteria. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. a minute life form [n -S] : MICROBIC [adj]

1. A microscopic living organism, such as a bacteria, fungus, protozoa or virus. (09 Oct 1997)

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