germ theory
germ theory
nounDefinition of GERM THEORY
: a theory in medicine: infections, contagious diseases, and various other conditions result from the action of microorganisms
See First Known Use of GERM THEORY
1870
Learn More About GERM THEORY
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: germule
Previous Word in the Dictionary: germ separator
All Words Near: germ theory
Previous Word in the Dictionary: germ separator
All Words Near: germ theory
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up germ theory? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
