1. A cell or group of cells (called a primordium) capable of developing into an organ, a part or an organism in its entirety. Eggs and sperm are germ cells.

A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause infection and disease.

Any micro organism with pathogenic capabilities, like a bacteria or virus

mid-15c., "bud, sprout;" 1640s, "rudiment of a new organism in an existing one," from Middle French germe "germ (of egg); bud, seed, fruit; offering," from Latin germen ( [..]

disease-producing microbe.

Tiny organisms that cause disease. 'Germ' is now a term that is applied loosely to many micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi.

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a very tiny bit of animal or plant life that you can only see under a microscope. Some germs cause diseases

Embryo of a cereal grain. germinate

The embryo of a kernel of grain, such as wheat, making up about 2.5 percent of the kernel's weight; often separated out in processed flour because its fat content makes flour more perishable. Whe [..]

the embryo of a cereal kernel.

a micro-organism, especially one that causes disease

In the Jamaican food world, the word "germ" refers to a grain (like WHEAT) kernel's nucleus or embryo. Jamaican wheat germ is popular in Jamaica. The nutritiously endowed germ furnishes thiamine, vitamin E, iron and riboflavin. T

In culinary terms, the term refers to a grain kernels nucleus.

(n) anything that provides inspiration for later work(n) a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism(n) a minute life form (esp [..]

German

A disease-causing microorganism.

Microorganism that can produce disease.

The collective Tissues from which an entire Tooth is formed, including the Dental Sac; Enamel Organ; and Dental Papilla. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)

The germ of a cereal grain is the embryo that grows into a new plant.

Germ (grain): The plant embryo and the only part that contains fat.

a microorganism, esp. one that causes disease.

[jurm] Microorganism, especially one that causes disease or infections.

The embryonic form of a grain from which a new organism is developed.

A microorganism or pathogen that is usually disease-causing (medicine).

Grain embryo; stem and roots sprout from the germ; 2% of grain kernel is germ. (See the Whole Kernel, page 170)

(UK,derogatory) a German person.