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germ theory
noun
1.
Pathology. the theory that infectious diseases are due to the agency of germs or microorganisms.
2.
Biology. biogenesis.
Origin:
1870–75
1870–75
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| germ theory | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the theory that all infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms |
| 2. | the theory that living organisms develop from other living organisms by the growth and differentiation of germ cells |
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Medical Dictionary
germ theory n.
The doctrine holding that infectious diseases are caused by the activity of microorganisms within the body.
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