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Microbe

Definition

(biology) A microorganism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus; a tiny living organism that can only be seen with a microscope.

Example Sentences

1The microbe that causes tuberculosis is highly contagious and airborne.
2Scientists have discovered a new microbe in the depths of the ocean that has the ability to survive in extreme conditions.
3The doctor prescribed antibiotics to kill the microbe that was causing the infection.
4The microbe that causes malaria is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
5Researchers are studying the microbe that lives in the human gut to understand its role in our overall health.

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