Associations to the word «Legionella»

Wiktionary

LEGIONELLA, noun. Bacteria of the genus Legionella.
LEGIONELLA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Legionellaceae   — a Gram-negative bacteria, including the species that causes Legionnaires' disease.

Dictionary definition

LEGIONELLA, noun. The motile aerobic rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium that thrives in central heating and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires' disease.

Wise words

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