"germ theory of disease" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} germ theory of disease (uncountable)
  1. The theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms. Wikipedia link: germ theory of disease Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Microbiology, Pathology Synonyms: germ theory
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