germ theory of disease

noun

The theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms.

Ask AI about this wordChatGPTClaudePerplexityGoogle AIGrok

Meanings

noungerm theory of disease (uncountable)

alternative germ theory

  1. uncountableThe theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
germ theory
Cite this entry
APA

germ theory of disease. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/germ%20theory%20of%20disease

MLA

“germ theory of disease.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/germ%20theory%20of%20disease. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “germ theory of disease,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/germ%20theory%20of%20disease.

Source: germ theory of disease on Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.