Phrase Hound found 22 phrases and 49 compound words that contain germ. The most common are listed below. Open germ in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 22
- germ cellA cell that is part of the germ line: a gametocyte, an ovum or a sperm cell.
- wheat germembryo or nucleus of the wheat kernel.
- germ cellsplural of germ cell: A cell that is part of the germ line: a gametocyte, an ovum or a sperm cell.
- germ plasmThe cytoplasm of germ cells.
- germ-freeWithout any (especially harmful) microorganisms; aseptic.
- germ theorySynonym of germ theory of disease: The theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms.
- germ layerA collection of cells assembled during embryogenesis that eventually develop into all tissues and organs via organogenesis in animals.
- germ layersplural of germ layer: A collection of cells assembled during embryogenesis that eventually develop into all tissues and organs via organogenesis in animals.
- germ lineAlternative form of germline: Those cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be passed to offspring; the source of gametes.
- germ tubeA hypha produced by some fungi during germination
- germ tubesplural of germ tube: A hypha produced by some fungi during germination
- germ warfareThe use of harmful microorganisms as a weapon of war.
- germ poreA small pore in the outer wall of a fungal spore.
- germ theory of diseaseThe theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms.
- apical germ poreA small pore in the outer wall of a fungal spore which is located at the spore apex, opposite the hilar appendage and used for germination.
- germ historiesplural of germ history: Ontogeny, specifically as a supposed recapitulation of phylogeny.
- germ historyOntogeny, specifically as a supposed recapitulation of phylogeny.
- germ linesplural of germ line: Those cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be passed to offspring; the source of gametes.
- epithelial germA cluster of ectodermal cells that later form hair, sebaceous glands, and apocrine glands.
- germ-riddenLacking hygiene; unclean.
- germ poresplural of germ pore: A small pore in the outer wall of a fungal spore.
- apical germ poresplural of apical germ pore: A small pore in the outer wall of a fungal spore which is located at the spore apex, opposite the hilar appendage and used for germination.
Compound words 49
- germlineThose cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be passed to offspring; the source of gametes.
- antigermCountering germs.
- germaryAn organ that produces germ cells (sperm or eggs).
- germyThat carries germs.
- degermationReducing the number of microbes.
- germophobeOne who suffers from germophobia.
- germophobiaPathological fear of germs.
- germophobicMorbidly afraid of germs.
- germuleA small germ.
- multigermComprising more than one germ (reproductive part of a cereal plant).