Associations to the word «Proteus»

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.

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.