microbe
nounmasculinetécnico/mikɾuˈbiu/medium
mi·cró·bi·o
Definition
A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, that can cause disease.
The wound was disinfected to eliminate any microbes.
Microbes are responsible for many infectious diseases.
Etymology
Do francês 'microbe', do grego 'mikrós' (pequeno) + 'bíos' (vida).