microbe
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From Ancient Greek μικρός (mikros, “small”) and βίος (bios, “life”).
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[edit] Noun
microbe (plural microbes)
- (microbiology) Any microorganism, but specially said of those microorganisms which are harmful types of bacteria.
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- See also Wikisaurus:microorganism
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microorganism
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microbe f. and m. (plural microben or microbes, ??? please provide the diminutive!)
- (microbiology) microbe
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microbe m. (plural microbes)
- (microbiology) microbe