A type of plant that is native to southern Africa and has white, pink, purple, or red flowers and 3- to 5-lobed leaves. An essential oil that smells like roses … [Read more...]
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germ
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause infection and disease. … [Read more...]
germ cell
A reproductive cell of the body. Germ cells are egg cells in females and sperm cells in males. … [Read more...]
germ cell tumor
A type of tumor that begins in the cells that give rise to sperm or eggs. Germ cell tumors can occur almost anywhere in the body and can be either benign or … [Read more...]
German chamomile
A plant whose daisy-like flowers are used in tea to calm and relax, improve sleep, and help stomach problems. German chamomile has been studied in the … [Read more...]
German Commission E
The German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices Commission E. A committee made up of scientists, toxicologists, doctors, and pharmacists formed by … [Read more...]
germfree
Free of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause infection and disease. … [Read more...]
germicide
Any substance or process that kills germs (bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause infection and disease). Also called microbicide. … [Read more...]
germline DNA
The DNA in germ cells (egg and sperm cells that join to form an embryo). Germline DNA is the source of DNA for all other cells in the body. … [Read more...]
germline mutation
A gene change in a body's reproductive cell (egg or sperm) that becomes incorporated into the DNA of every cell in the body of the offspring. Germline mutations … [Read more...]