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lis·te·ri·o·sis

listeriosis

 
pronunciation:
lih stIr i o ss
part of speech: noun
definition: illness in humans and animals caused by listeria, esp. Listeria monocytogenes, that is characterized by fever and gastrointestinal symptoms, and, in more severe cases, meningitis and encephalitis. In pregnant humans and animals miscarriage and stillbirth may result.