1. Plural of brucella; rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Brucella that cause brucellosis, a disease transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
Usage: medical/scientific term; typically used in plural form; refers to pathogenic bacteria

Examples

• Brucellas are commonly found in cattle, goats, and sheep.
• The laboratory identified brucellas in the milk sample.
• Farmers must take precautions to avoid exposure to brucellas.
• Brucellas can survive in unpasteurized dairy products.
• The infection is caused by several species of brucellas.