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Salmonella (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a significant increase in salmonella outbreaks linked to contaminated food products.
  • Salmonella bacteria can be found in the intestines of animals and humans, and are often spread through the fecal-oral route.
  • The World Health Organization has classified salmonella as a potential bioterrorism agent due to its ability to cause widespread illness.
  • In the early 20th century, salmonella was identified as the primary cause of typhoid fever, a disease that had plagued humans for centuries.
  • Food handlers must take precautions to prevent the spread of salmonella, such as washing their hands frequently and cooking food to the recommended internal temperature.

Hypernyms

  • Entric
  • Enterobacteria
  • Enterics

Hyponyms

  • Gartner's Bacillus
  • Salmonella Typhosa
  • Salmonella Typhi
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