the germ that causes tuberculosis the germ of an idea the germ layers of an embryo
Recent Examples on the WebThe germ of the idea came to Mr. Crutchfield during a conversation with a sales representative from the West Coast, who told him about a folder, popular in California, called the Pee-Chee, which had unconventional vertical pockets.BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Health officials also recommend using a thermometer to make sure foods are cooked at a temperature high enough to kill the germ. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2022 Cronobacter is a germ that can live in very dry places, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Aug. 2022 Listeria monocytogenes is a germ that causes a serious infection known as listeriosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Korin Miller, Health.com, 2 Nov. 2021 Salmonella is the other dangerous germ tied to the Shoppers Drug Mart baby formula recall. Chris Smith, BGR, 23 June 2022 A half century ago, Susan had the germ of a good idea that’s grown against all odds and has captured many around these parts. Steve West, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2022 Made from flour that uses the entire grain, including the bran and germ, whole wheat offers more fiber, protein, and vitamins than white bread. Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022 Some of those use mRNA technology similar to the shots already sold by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, while others use DNA, inactive virus or a small piece of a germ, such as a protein. Stephanie Armour, WSJ, 17 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
French germe, from Latin germin-, germen, from gignere to beget — more at kin