germ theory vs medicine

germ theory and medicine both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
germ theory	Yes	No	No	No
medicine	Yes	No	Yes	No

germ theory (noun)	medicine (noun)
(medicine) the theory that all contagious diseases are caused by microorganisms	the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries
	punishment for one's actions
	(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
	the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

germ theory (verb)	medicine (verb)
	treat medicinally, treat with medicine