salmonella — A genus of bacteria that causes food poisoning and gastroenteritis in humans
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A genus of bacteria that causes food poisoning and gastroenteritis in humans
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsælməˈnelə/
Example Sentences
- My uncle blamed his stomach upset on salmonella, but we all know he just ate too much at the buffet.
- The health inspector found salmonella in the restaurant's chicken, leading to an immediate shutdown.
- She became so paranoid about salmonella that she started cooking eggs until they turned into rubber.
salmonella
NOUN[/ˌsælməˈnelə/]
A genus of bacteria that causes food poisoning and gastroenteritis in humans
Food poisoning from dangerous bacteria
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Named in 1888 after Daniel Elmer Salmon, an American veterinary pathologist, whose research laboratory first isolated this bacterium. Although Salmon did not discover the pathogen itself, the genus was named in his honor following scientific convention of the era.
Breakdown
Salmon (proper name of the scientist) + -ella (diminutive suffix indicating a small organism), following the Latinized binomial nomenclature system used in microbiology.
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📝Examples
“My uncle blamed his stomach upset on salmonella, but we all know he just ate too much at the buffet.”
“The health inspector found salmonella in the restaurant's chicken, leading to an immediate shutdown.”
“She became so paranoid about salmonella that she started cooking eggs until they turned into rubber.”
“Raw eggs may contain salmonella, so pregnant women should avoid them.”
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