Associations to the word «Salmonella»

Wiktionary

SALMONELLA, noun. Any of several rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, that cause food poisoning and other diseases
SALMONELLA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Enterobacteriaceae   — the salmonella bacteria.

Dictionary definition

SALMONELLA, noun. Rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon.

Wise words

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