germ theory
noun
: a theory in medicine: infections, contagious diseases, and various other conditions result from the action of microorganisms
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Fortunately, for the bulk of Americans who heed germ theory, pasteurization appears completely effective at deactivating the virus in milk, according to thorough testing by the FDA.
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 24 May 2024
The key drivers of this era were the steam engine, germ theory, electricity, and railroads.
—Kevin Drum, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
At the time, however, germ theory was still in its infancy, and doctors did not yet have antibiotics at their disposal.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
It’s named after inventor James Salisbury, a pioneer of germ theory and diets that helped combat digestive illnesses during the 19th century.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 24 May 2024
The key drivers of this era were the steam engine, germ theory, electricity, and railroads.
—Kevin Drum, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
At the time, however, germ theory was still in its infancy, and doctors did not yet have antibiotics at their disposal.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
It’s named after inventor James Salisbury, a pioneer of germ theory and diets that helped combat digestive illnesses during the 19th century.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
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“Germ theory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/germ%20theory. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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