What does germ-free mean?
Germ-free means Without any (especially harmful) microorganisms; aseptic..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Without any (especially harmful) microorganisms; aseptic..
It is worth being cautious: many studies show associations rather than cause and effect, and some are based only on studies in germ-free mice and have not been explored in humans.
Use germ-free when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Germ-free means Without any (especially harmful) microorganisms; aseptic..
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It is worth being cautious: many studies show associations rather than cause and effect, and some are based only on studies in germ-free mice and have not been explored in humans.
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