Salmonella (noun)

1. A type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning in humans and animals, typically associated with eating undercooked chicken, eggs, and other food items.
2. A genus of gram-negative, facultative anaerobic rod-shaped bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae.

Origin:

Late 19th century: modern latin, named after daniel e. salmon (1850–1914), american veterinary surgeon.

Examples:

1. The outbreak of salmonella was linked to the consumption of undercooked eggs.
2. Salmonella is a common cause of food poisoning.
3. The salmonella infection caused diarrhea and vomiting.
4. The salmonella bacteria were found in the chicken samples.
5. The salmonella outbreak affected several states across the country.