noun
- plural of salmonella; rod-shaped bacteria that cause food poisoning and typhoid fever in humans and animals
Usage: medical; microbiology
Examples
- The laboratory identified several strains of salmonellas in the contaminated eggs.
- Different salmonellas can cause varying degrees of illness.
- The researcher studied how salmonellas survive in different environments.
- Health officials traced the outbreak to salmonellas found in the restaurant’s kitchen.
- Proper cooking temperatures can kill most salmonellas in food.
- The veterinarian explained that salmonellas can affect both pets and livestock.