1. A large family of gram-negative bacteria that inhabit the intestines of humans and animals, including both harmless and pathogenic species such as E. coli and Salmonella.
Usage: technical; microbiology; plural form; singular is enterobacterium

Examples

• Enterobacteria are commonly found in the human digestive system.
• Some enterobacteria can cause serious infections if they spread beyond the intestines.
• The laboratory identified enterobacteria in the water sample.
• Antibiotic resistance in enterobacteria is a growing public health concern.
• Certain enterobacteria produce toxins that can lead to food poisoning.