Legionella

[ lee-juh-nel-uh ]

noun

1. a genus of rod- or coccus-shaped aerobic Gram-negative bacteria, certain species of which, as L. pneumophila, produce legionnaires' disease.

legionella

/ ˌliːdʒəˈnɛlə /

noun

1. any Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium of the genus Legionella, including L. pneumophila, which causes legionnaire's disease

Word History and Origins

Origin of Legionella¹

< New Latin (1979), after legionnaires' disease; -ella

Word History and Origins

Origin of Legionella¹

C20: New Latin, diminutive of legion , as in legionnaire's disease

Example Sentences

That followed problems, including traces of Legionella bacteria being found in the vessel’s on-board water system, days after the first asylum seekers boarded in August 2023.

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As well as site security, Mr Lewis is responsible for "alarm testing, the sprinkler pump testing, the legionella testing and day-to-day maintenance of the school".

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The vessel was first used for accommodating asylum seekers in August but was evacuated after Legionella bacteria was found in the water supply, with people returning to it in October.

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Following advice from health and safety officers, flats that have been left unoccupied since the evacuation were also subject to a legionella testing regime to test for harmful bacteria in the water.

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It's important not to set it any lower as it could create a health risk - legionella bacteria could develop in the water.

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