Salmonella

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See also: salmonella

Translingual

Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium

Etymology

Named after American veterinary surgeon Daniel Elmer Salmon (1850–1914) +‎ -ella (taxonomic suffix).

Proper noun

Salmonella f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Enterobacteriaceae – the salmonella bacteria.

Usage notes

A shorthand nomenclature is used to designate serovars of the subspecies Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica. The nomenclature employs mixed italics and normal characters. For instance, the serovar "Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium" is shortened to "Salmonella Typhimurium." There are over 2500 serovars of S. enterica subsp. enterica.

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Descendants

  • English: salmonella

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