The word "germ-track" is spelled with a hard "g" and a soft "c" to reflect the sounds made in the word. The first syllable, "germ," uses the standard pronunciation of the letter "g" ( /dʒ/ ) whereas the second syllable, "track," uses the soft "c" sound ( /s/ ). Phonetically spelled as /dʒɜrm træk/, this word is often used in discussions related to cleanliness and hygiene, referring to areas or surfaces that are potential sources of infection or disease transmission.
The cell-lineage of the ovum in a developing animal.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.