Microbe

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪˌkroʊb/

Microbe (noun)

  1. A very small living organism that can cause disease or help living things, usually too small to see without a microscope.
  2. A microorganism that can enter a body and cause illness, such as some bacteria or viruses.

Examples

  • A microbe can live on a surface.
  • The microbe spreads when hands are not washed.