
Microbe
Disease Association
Often used when talking about illnesses caused by invisible organisms.

Washing hands removes harmful microbes to prevent sickness.
Scientific Context
Commonly found in health and science discussions, less so in everyday conversation.

The lab focuses on microbe research to develop new vaccines.
Neutral Connotation
The term itself is neither negative nor positive; context shows if the microbe is harmful or helpful.

Certain microbes can improve our immune system.
Compare with
BacteriaFungusGermMicroorganismPathogenVirus
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