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germ

noun as in microscopic organism, often causing illness

noun as in beginning

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But, it was definitely a defendable total and it was a huge opportunity missed by England because of the dropped catches that seemed to be as contagious as the back-to-school germs in early September.

From BBC

“Many customers come here not to kill this germ or kill this virus, but it’s more about boosting the general body function.”

Even produce grown in greenhouses hydroponically can still harbor germs and pesticides.

From Salon

But it advises against drinking unpasteurized milk ever, as it may harbor germs leading to serious health issues, such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria.

Public health officials have long warned Americans of the severe health risks that can come with drinking raw milk instead of pasteurized milk, which is heated to kill bacteria, viruses and other germs.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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