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| bug |
(informal) a germ that causes disease or sickness. [1/6 definitions] |
| exposure |
contact with something, such as a chemical or germ, that may cause physical damage or illness. [1/6 definitions] |
| germ |
A germ is a very, very small living thing that can cause people to get sick. People wash their hands to get rid of germs. [2 definitions] |
| organism |
an individual living thing, such as a plant, an animal, or a germ. |
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