Etymology
Origin of germfree
Example Sentences
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If you take mice that are germfree, those that have a sterile gut with no commensal bacteria, the phenomenon of oral tolerance does not occur.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 23, 2015
Tiny amounts of moon material will be injected into germfree mice, which will then be observed for signs of strange or unknown illnesses.
From Time Magazine Archive
In this trap the surgeon's breath is both dried and filtered; the exhaled air escapes backward from the mask's wings, is almost germfree.
From Time Magazine Archive
Virtually all the germfree colonies now multiplying in a dozen medical centers on four continents are either descended from Reyniers' stock or were developed by his methods.
From Time Magazine Archive
The most promising application of germfree research direct to man is in surgery.
From Time Magazine Archive
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