enterobacteria

/ˌɛntəroʊbækˈtɪriə/
noun
  1. 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.
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