salmonella

noun

Simple meaning

A type of food poisoning caused by a harmful germ.

Pronunciation

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salmuhnehluh

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sælməˈnɛlə

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Definition

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noun

Food poisoning, especially in humans, caused by such organisms.
Rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon

Word at a Glance

Frequency: Uncommon
Formality: Technical

Common Patterns and Combinations

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genus salmonellasalmonella infectionsalmonella speciessalmonella groupsalmonella bacteriasee salmonella

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Compound terms

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salmonella enteritidisnounCompound term
A form of salmonella that causes gastroenteritis in humans.
salmonella typhinounCompound term
A form of salmonella that causes typhoid fever.
salmonella typhimuriumnounCompound term
A form of salmonella that causes food poisoning in humans.
salmonella typhosanounCompound term
A form of salmonella that causes typhoid fever.

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