| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| shigella | (noun) rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; some are pathogenic for warm-blooded animals; can be used as a bioweapon | - |
| shigellosis | (noun) an acute infection of the intestine by shigella bacteria; characterized by diarrhea and fever and abdominal pains | Synonyms: bacillary dysentery |