microbe

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From Ancient Greek μικρός (mikros, small) and βίος (bios, life).

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microbe (plural microbes)

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

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microbe f. and m. (plural microben or microbes, ??? please provide the diminutive!)

  1. (microbiology) microbe

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microbe m. (plural microbes)

  1. (microbiology) microbe
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