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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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