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microbe (microorganism)

Organisms that can only be seen with a microscope. Includes: 1) bacteria* a) rickettsiae b) spirochetes 2) viruses* *These organisms are considered unique 1) genetic material is not surrounded by a nuclear membrane 2) mitosis does not occur during replication Notes: - some fungi - protozoa - algae

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microbiology

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diphtheroid

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organism

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
  2. Understanding microbes in sickness and in health https://scholarworks.iupui.edu/handle/1805/747
  3. Wikipedia: Microorganism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microorganism