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shigella: Meaning and Definition of
shi•gel•la
Pronunciation: (shi-gel'u), [key]
— pl. -gel•lae -gel•las.
- any of several rod-shaped aerobic bacteria of the genus Shigella, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans and other warm-blooded animals.
See also:
- shigella (Thesaurus)
