A bacterial species (Salmonella enteritidis) that causes food poisoning and intestinal inflammation.
From 'enteritis' (intestinal inflammation) + '-is' (medical term ending). The term names a specific pathogenic bacterium identified in the 20th century.
Salmonella enteritidis is why the CDC warns about undercooked chicken and eggs—this microscopic bacterium can sicken thousands from a single contaminated batch, making it one of the most common causes of foodborne illness worldwide.
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