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germ

[jurm] / dʒɜrm /




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"Between 10-24 per cent of the population unknowingly carry this germ at the back of their throats usually without any harm," said Lee.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

To test their effects, scientists introduced these bacteria into germ free mice that lacked normal serotonin levels.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Clarke floated the idea of sending an “ark” containing human germ cells into deep space, aimed at a planet orbiting a distant star many light years away.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

Research shows that it has a higher germ concentration than a toilet seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

A germ of religious exaltation, no bigger than a mustard seed, was sown in me and left to germinate.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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