"Andromeda strain" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Andromeda strains [plural]
Etymology: After The Andromeda Strain (1969), techno-thriller novel by Michael Crichton documenting the efforts of a team of scientists investigating the outbreak of a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism in Arizona. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Andromeda strain (plural Andromeda strains)
  1. Any microorganism whose release and spread could cause a public health catastrophe. Wikipedia link: Michael Crichton, The Andromeda Strain
    Sense id: en-Andromeda_strain-en-noun-g8FT1ejU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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