salmonellosis

noun

sal·​mo·​nel·​lo·​sis ˌsal-mə-(ˌ)ne-ˈlō-səs 

plural salmonelloses ˌsal-mə-(ˌ)ne-ˈlō-ˌsēz 

: infection with or disease caused by salmonellae

Examples of salmonellosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your chances of getting a case of salmonellosis from eating an egg are extremely small. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause an infection known as salmonellosis. — Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common foodborne illnesses. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Consuming tainted eggs can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness that attacks your intestinal tract. — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for salmonellosis

• amyloidosis
• anaplasmosis
• anastomosis
• aponeurosis
• apotheosis
• aspergillosis
• blastomycosis
• coccidiosis
• cryptococcosis
• cysticercosis
• endocytosis
• exocytosis

Medical Definition

salmonellosis

noun

sal·​mo·​nel·​lo·​sis ˌsal-mə-ˌne-ˈlō-səs 

plural salmonelloses -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)