Definition
brucella
noun
- A genus of rod-shaped bacteria that causes brucellosis, a contagious disease in animals and humans.
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in singular or plural form; capitalized when referring to the genus
Examples
- Brucella is transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
- The laboratory identified Brucella abortus in the cattle samples.
- Brucella infection can cause fever, joint pain, and fatigue in infected individuals.
- Veterinarians screen livestock for Brucella to prevent disease spread.
- Unpasteurized dairy products may contain Brucella bacteria.