microbe

The definition of a microbe is a tiny life form, especially a bacteria or other microorganism that causes disease.

(noun)

A tiny bacteria organism that causes you to develop a cold-like illness is an example of a bacteria.

See microbe in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a microscopic organism; esp., any of the bacteria that cause disease; germ

Origin: Fr < Gr mikro- (see micro-) + bios, life (see bio-)

Related Forms:

See microbe in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A minute life form; a microorganism, especially a bacterium that causes disease. Not in technical use.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: : Greek mīkro-, micro-

Origin: + Greek bios, life; see g^wei- in Indo-European roots

Related Forms:

Learn more about microbe

microbe synonyms

microbe medical definition

microbe science

microbe in a sentence

microbe quotes

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD