- plural of microorganism.
microorganisms
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Non-antioxidant preservatives are generally used to prevent potentially harmful microorganisms, including bacteria and mold, from growing.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The gut microbiota refers to the enormous community of bacteria and other microorganisms living in the digestive tract.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Certain microorganisms have evolved a way around this problem.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Preliminary findings suggest that the therapies may reduce bacterial species associated with periodontal disease while increasing microorganisms linked to healthier gums.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
It will inspire an English surgeon named Joseph Lister to try performing surgery in sterile conditions that exclude or kill all microorganisms.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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