Main Entry: sal·mo·nel·lo·sis

Pronunciation: \ˌsal-mə-ˌne-ˈlō-səs\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural sal·mo·nel·lo·ses \-ˌsēz\

: infection with or disease caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella typically marked by gastroenteritis but often complicated by septicemia, meningitis, endocarditis, and various focal lesions (as in the kidneys)