Meaning Of The Word Shigella

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Shigella? Find Shigella meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Shigella Meaning

Shigella Definition
Shigella Definition

What's The Definition Of Shigella?

shigella in American English
any of a genus (Shigella) of Gram-negative bacilli, certain species of which cause dysentery
noun: any of several rod-shaped aerobic bacteria of the genus Shigella, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans and other warm-blooded animals

shigella in British English
noun: any rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium of the genus Shigella; some species cause dysentery

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Gog ‐ noun: a chief prince of Meshech and Tubal who…
  • Sale or return ‐ noun: an arrangement by which a retailer pays…
  • Off-price ‐ designating or of retail stores, chains, etc…
  • Intonaco ‐ noun: a wet plaster surface on which frescoes…
  • Prester John ‐ a legendary medieval Christian king and priest…
  • Helium balloon ‐ noun: a balloon that is filled with helium and…
  • Residents association ‐ countable noun: A residents' association is an…
  • Miazine ‐ noun
  • Carnage ‐ bloody and extensive slaughter, esp. in battle…
  • The First Amendment ‐ an amendment to the US Constitution that prohibits…