salmonella
nounUK /ˌsæl.məˈnel.ə/
US /ˌsæl.məˈnel.ə/
A tiny germ that can make you sick if you eat food that is not cooked right.
Wash your hands after touching raw chicken so you don't get salmonella.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group of bacteria that live in the intestines of animals and people.
Scientists study salmonella to learn how bacteria spread.
3. An illness caused by these bacteria, usually with stomach pain and diarrhea.
He stayed home from school because of salmonella.
4. A type of bacteria often linked to raw eggs and undercooked meat.
The chef warned that raw eggs can carry salmonella.