SALMONELLA


Meaning of SALMONELLA in English

n. (pl. salmonellae) 1 any bacterium of the genus Salmonella, esp. any of various serotypes causing food poisoning. 2 food poisoning caused by infection with salmonellae. salmonellosis n.

[ mod.L f. D. E. Salmon, Amer. veterinary surgeon d. 1914 ]

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