pseudomonas

American  

[soo-dom-uh-nuhs, -nas] / suˈdɒm ə nəs, -ˌnæs /

noun

Bacteriology.

plural

pseudomonades

1. any of several rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Pseudomonas, certain species of which are pathogenic for plants and animals.

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pseudomonas British  

/ sjuːˈdɒmənəs /

noun

1. any of a genus of rodlike Gram-negative bacteria that live in soil and decomposing organic matter: many species are pathogenic to plants and a few are pathogenic to man

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Etymology

Origin of pseudomonas

< New Latin (1897); pseudo-, monad

Example Sentences

Just a few months later in July, the trust said that during testing of water outlets, high levels of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were discovered in the water system.

From BBC

Ms Edwards said that the full report into the issue of the pseudomonas bacteria at the hospital would determine three potential courses of action.

From BBC

In September, the BBC revealed that pseudomonas was again discovered at the maternity hospital just weeks after it was officially accepted by the trust from the contractor.

From BBC

Earlier in 2024, the World Health Organization updated its list of bacterial pathogens that can develop resistance to antibiotics to include Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E. coli, among others.

From Science Daily

Pseudomonas does not usually affect healthy people, but infants and people with weakened immune systems are vulnerable.

From BBC