germ theory of disease
The theory that some diseases are caused by microorganismsThe theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms.
» Louis Pasteur discovered that germs cause most infectious diseases.
Louis Pasteur hat entdeckt, dass die meisten ansteckenden Krankheiten von Keimen verursacht werden. — Jens_Odo
Луи Пастер обнаружил, что микробы являются причиной большинства инфекционных заболеваний. — odexed
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1 senses(uncountable)The theory (coherent scientific explanation of an observable fact) that some diseases are caused by microorganisms.
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