Definition

A type of infection caused by bacteria called salmonella, which leads to symptoms like stomach problems and fever, often due to eating contaminated food.

Example

After eating the undercooked chicken, he was diagnosed with salmonellosis.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent cases of salmonellosis in our area?

Yeah, I read about it; it sounds really serious.

I hope people are being careful with their food choices.

Definitely, it's important to cook food properly to avoid salmonellosis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Salmonellosis** → It is formed from "Salmonella" (named after Theobald Smith, who discovered it, and named after Daniel Elmer Salmon, a veterinary pathologist) and "-osis" (from Greek "osis", meaning condition or disease). The word refers to the condition or disease caused by the Salmonella bacteria.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Salmonella' as the name of the bacteria causing the illness, and '-osis' indicating a condition. This helps you remember that salmonellosis is a disease caused by Salmonella.

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