Word Finder - germs

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The small mass of cells from which a new organism develops; a seed, bud or spore.

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A pathogenic microorganism.

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The embryo of a seed, especially of a seed used as a cereal or grain. See Wikipedia article on cereal germ.

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The origin of an idea or project.

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the germ of civil liberty

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An equivalence class that includes a specified function defined in an open neighborhood.

Dirt and grease can build up and attract germs.

Garden ants tend not carry harmful germs or disease.

The immune system can seek out and destroy disease germs, infected cells, and tumor cells.

Both these steps will stop you spreading germs onto cooked food.

These imperfections will harbor germs leading to a very unhygienic work surface.

The lid of the container screws on fairly tight, so I don't have to worry that it's going to become contaminated by the other products in my makeup bag and I'm hopeful that the lid will keep germs out as well!

It claims to clear the surrounding air of allergens, pollutants and germs up to a size of .04 microns.

The treaty of Amiens had contained germs which ensured its dissolution at no distant date; but even more serious was the conduct of Bonaparte after the conclusion of peace.

You can also include a grocery cart cover to make sure the new baby is protected from germs when he's out and about shopping with his parents.

Colds and Flu-By encouraging perspiration, ginger may help individuals detoxify from unwanted germs and overcome illness.

Michael Jackson - The legendary artist had aviophobia, a fear of flying, and some speculate that his fear of germs drove him to wear masks in public.

Scrupulously clean the areas your dog comes in contact with the most to limit his exposure to germs.

Electronic Faucets help to conserve water and stop the spread of bacteria and germs.

Hand Sanitizer - Organic Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer kills 99.9 percent of all known germs.

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day products are made with essential oils to fight dirt and germs as well as give your home a lovely scent.

Using UV light to kill germs is not new technology.

You can try adjusting the straps and pads on your mask for a better fit, and wash your mask every day with warm water and soap to remove oil, dirt, and germs.

Unlike other solutions, Clear Care uses hydrogen peroxide to kill any germs that may be in your contacts.

A used cell phone or cell phone headset can be heavily contaminated with a lot of germs and bacteria.

Parents should change their child's toothbrush three to four times a year and after every illness to avoid bacteria and germs.

This method reduces the chances of a falsely elevated white cell count caused by a traumatic tap (bleeding into the subarachnoid space at the puncture site), and contamination of the bacterial culture by skin germs or flora.

A person with OCD, for example, may be obsessed with germs and may counteract this obsession with continual hand washing.

Urine cultures to identify the infecting germs will be repeated frequently until the problem is corrected.

Over time, the infecting germs develop resistance to most treatments, especially the safer ones.

Parent should educate their children about good personal hygiene to avoid spreading the germs that cause colds and bronchiolitis.

Parents worry that as the security object becomes dirty, it will spread germs.

Antibodies are chemicals produced by the immune system in response to substances such as germs and other potentially harmful substances.

Clean bathroom surfaces, disinfected toys, and prompt washing of soiled clothes in hot water also help prevent the spread of infectious germs.

Typical obsessions include fears of dirt, germs, contamination, and violent or aggressive impulses.

In this instance the phobia is fear of disease germs present on commonly handled objects.

Together these four arsenals of immune defense guard the major entrance to the body from foreign invaders, the germs we breathe and eat.

To make matters worse, the sponge-like structure of these hypertrophied glands can produce safe havens for germs where the body cannot reach and eliminate them.

The cut of the suit means serious exposure to germs that can become imbedded in the elastic.

It is also said to protect against many ailments and diseases if taken regularly by killing germs before they have a chance to cause illness.

It can also help you to get rid of those illnesses more quickly as your body becomes better equipped to fight germs.

Both vacuums offer a HEPA filtration system, and a UV light that works to kill germs, bacteria, flea eggs, dust mites, and mold on your floors.

They also reduce smells and cut down on germs and bacteria, making your home a cleaner, healthier place.

Air purifiers use a filter to process the air that will trap germs and allergy causing dust.

The basic ProShield model purifies the air in a 12' x 18' foot room, captures allergens and germs, requires no filter replacement, reduces volatile organic compounds and eliminates odors.

Like most air purifiers, all the Ionic Purifiers work to clean rooms of dust and particles that cause allergies, bacteria and germs that can cause illness, and strong odors.

Every time we open the doors to our homes, we let in germs, bacteria and other irritants that can cause asthma attacks, colds and eye and sinus infections.

Most homes are filled with microbes including germs, viruses, bacteria and mold and particulates like allergens, dust, dust mites and pet dander.

Eliminate the risk of exposure to fungi, dirt and germs by slipping on these convenient, disposable slippers.

They do not like germs, and they will wash their hands several times a day.

When toddlers are cruising outside, it is necessary to protect their little feet from the weather as well as from rough surfaces, glass, and germs.

Germs, climate and gravity were all assigned supernatural characteristics by humans until science eventually caught up and explained these "strange" things.

If you could, you'd walk around barefoot all the time and never worry about germs, dirt or any of the many other concerns that inevitably stop you from actually doing it.

Autoclaves provide heat disinfection through the use of steam and pressure to kill germs and bacteria in even the smallest areas of your equipment you couldn't possibly reach yourself.

Your skin is your first line of defense against bacterial invasion, so poking holes in it is like opening a door and inviting germs in.

Wash your hands before putting your fingers in your mouth to lessen the transference of germs.