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germ theory
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germ theory
n.
The doctrine holding that infectious diseases are caused by the activity of microorganisms within the body.
germ theory
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1. (Medicine) the theory that all infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the theory that living organisms develop from other living organisms by the growth and differentiation of germ cells
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Noun1.germ theory - (medicine) the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganismsgerm theory - (medicine) the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms
scientific theory - a theory that explains scientific observations; "scientific theories must be falsifiable"
medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
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