salmonella

noun

Etymology: From the genus name Salmonella, named after American veterinarian Daniel Elmer Salmon.

1. Any of the serotypes of the two species of rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, especially Salmonella enterica, that cause typhoid fever and salmonellosis, manifest as food poisoning and other diseases.

   “Everyone got sick from salmonella in the undercooked meat.”

2. Food poisoning, especially in humans, caused by such organisms.