microbo
microbe
noun mee-KROH-boh Rare
Origin: Greek mikros (small) + bios (life)
Also means
germ
Usage Note
Microbo is a common informal word for any microscopic organism, especially a pathogenic one. The more technical term microrganismo is preferred in scientific writing.
Examples
"I microbi si moltiplicano rapidamente."
Natural Translation
Microbes multiply rapidly.

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