germ theory
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Germ theory of disease
The germ theory of disease, also called the pathogenic theory of medicine, is a
theory
that proposes that
microorganisms
are the cause of many
diseases
. Although highly controversial when first proposed, it is now a cornerstone of modern medicine and clinical
microbiology
, leading to such important innovations as
antibiotics
and
hygienic practices
.
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germ theory
Noun
1. (medicine) the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms
(hypernym) scientific theory
(classification) medicine, medical specialty
The Glossary of the American Council on Science and Health
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germ theory
The theory that various diseases result from the action of microorganisms.
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