pseudomonas

[ soo-dom-uh-nuhs, -nas ]

noun

, Bacteriology.

, plural pseu·do·mon·a·des [soo-d, uh, -, mon, -, uh, -deez].

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

pseudomonas

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pseudomonas¹

< New Latin (1897); pseudo-, monad

Word History and Origins

Origin of pseudomonas¹

C20: from New Latin, from pseudo- + Greek monas unit

Example Sentences

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

It said a further two positive samples of pseudomonas were discovered by the contractor on 28th February 2024, but that “the levels detected were within contractual obligations”.

From BBC

In its FoI request, BBC News NI asked if pseudomonas has been detected at any other sites within the Belfast Trust area within the past five years and if any patients had been affected.

From BBC