| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| germ | (noun) a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use | Synonyms: bug, microbe |
| (noun) a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism | - | |
| (noun) anything that provides inspiration for later work | Synonyms: seed, source |