germ; pathogen; disease-causing bacteria
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germ; pathogen; disease-causing bacteria
neutralSpecifically refers to bacteria and similar microorganisms that cause infectious diseases. The term is commonly used in medical and general contexts. Examples provided in the source (e.g., 脑膜炎球菌) are specific types of bacteria.
Qín勤
xǐ洗
shǒu手
kě可
yǐ以
yǒu有
xiào效
shā杀
sǐ死
shǒu手
shàng上
de的
bìng病
jūn菌
。
Washing hands frequently can effectively kill germs on your hands.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
bìng病
jūn菌
tōng通
guò过
kōng空
qì气
chuán传
bō播
。
This type of bacteria is transmitted through the air.
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Yī医
shēng生
zhèng正
zài在
shí实
yàn验
shì室
lǐ里
péi培
yǎng养
bìng病
jūn菌
yàng样
běn本
。
The doctor is culturing a sample of the pathogen in the laboratory.
Shí食
wù物
bì必
xū须
chè彻
dǐ底
jiā加
rè热
yǐ以
xiāo消
miè灭
bìng病
jūn菌
。
Food must be thoroughly heated to eliminate germs.
Shāng伤
kǒu口
gǎn感
rǎn染
kě可
néng能
shì是
yóu由
bìng病
jūn菌
yǐn引
qǐ起
de的
。
A wound infection might be caused by pathogens.