germ theory

germ the·o·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jurm thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /dʒɜrm ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jurm thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /dʒɜrm ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Definitions of germ theory words

noun germ theory Pathology. the theory that infectious diseases are due to the agency of germs or microorganisms. 1
noun germ theory Biology. biogenesis. 1
noun germ theory the theory that all infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms 0
noun germ theory the theory that living organisms develop from other living organisms by the growth and differentiation of germ cells 0
noun germ theory the theory that diseases are transmitted by specific germs, or microorganisms, as has been proved for many infectious diseases 0

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Origin of germ theory

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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germ theory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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