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- Dictionarygerm/jərm/
noun
- 1. a microorganism, especially one which causes disease. Similar
- 2. a portion of an organism capable of developing into a new one or part of one.
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1 day ago · A microorganism, or microbe, [a] is an organism of microscopic size, which may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells . The possible existence of unseen microbial life was suspected from ancient times, such as in Jain scriptures from sixth century BC India.
6 days ago · Infectious disease is a process caused by an agent, often a microorganism, that impairs a person’s health. Infectious diseases typically are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
2 days ago · Germ line refers to the sex cells (eggs and sperm) that sexually reproducing organisms use to pass on their genomes from one generation to the next (parents to offspring). Egg and sperm cells are called germ cells, in contrast to the other cells of the body, which are called somatic cells.
2 days ago · Bacteria ( / bækˈtɪəriə / ⓘ; sg.: bacterium) are ubiquitous, mostly free-living organisms often consisting of one biological cell. They constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms. Typically a few micrometres in length, bacteria were among the first life forms to appear on Earth, and are present in most of its habitats.
1 day ago · Germ theory of disease. Scanning electron microscope image of Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium that causes cholera. The germ theory of disease is the currently accepted scientific theory for many diseases. It states that microorganisms known as pathogens or "germs" can cause disease. These small organisms, too small to be seen without ...
Jul 17, 2024 · Bacteria are microscopic single-celled organisms that inhabit virtually all environments on Earth, including the bodies of multicellular animals. Bacteria lack a membrane-bound nucleus and other internal structures.
Jun 28, 2024 · Healthcare providers may prescribe various antibiotics depending on the type of bacterial infections. This article discusses what you need to know about bacterial infections. It explains the symptoms, causes, and types of bacterial infections. Diagnostic tests and treatment options are also covered.
