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salmonella
OXFORD DICTIONARY
salmonella, 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.
1 any bacterium of the genus Salmonella, esp. any of various serotypes causing food poisoning.
2 food poisoning caused by infection with salmonellae.
Derivative
salmonellosis n.
Etymology
mod.L f. D. E. Salmon, Amer. veterinary surgeon d. 1914
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