germ (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism
Outgoing links
Hypernym structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure
Derivationally related form germ → germinate
Incoming links
Hyponym structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure
Derivationally related form germinate → germ

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