salmonella
noun
sal·mo·nel·la | \ ˌsal-mə-ˈne-lə \
plural salmonellae\ ˌsal-mə-ˈne-(ˌ)lē , -ˌlī \ or salmonellas or salmonella
Definition of salmonella
- A bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Poor hygiene practices can lead to salmonella infections