salmonella salmonella /ˌsælməˈnɛlə/

noun

1. Rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon  ( salmonella )
   rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
    The food contamination was traced back to salmonella, causing a large outbreak.
   The food contamination was traced back to salmonella, causing a large outbreak.