Associations to the word «Proteus»

Wiktionary

PROTEUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Proteidae   — the single amphibian species Proteus anguinus (the olm).
PROTEUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Enterobacteriaceae   — several bacteria responsible for human urinary tract infections.
PROTEUS, proper noun. (Greek god) A sea god who could change his shape at will.
PROTEUS, proper noun. (astronomy) The sixth satellite of the planet Neptune
PROTEUS, noun. Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
PROTEUS SYNDROME, proper noun. (disease) A congenital disorder that causes skin overgrowth and atypical bone development, often accompanied by tumors.

Dictionary definition

PROTEUS, noun. (Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will.
PROTEUS, noun. Type genus of the Proteidae.

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