enterobacteria
/ˌɛntəroʊbækˈtɪriə/
noun
- A large group of bacteria that live in the intestines of humans and animals, some of which can cause disease.
- Farmers must be careful to prevent enterobacteria from contaminating their crops.
- The lab test confirmed the presence of enterobacteria in the water sample.
- Some types of enterobacteria help with digestion, while others can make you sick.