proteus
see also: Proteus
Noun

proteus (plural protei)

  1. Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.

Proteus
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈpɹəʊtjuːs/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈpɹoʊti.əs/
Proper noun
  1. (Greek god) A sea god who could change his shape at will.
  2. (astronomy) The sixth satellite of the planet Neptune
Translations
  • French: Protée
  • Italian: Proteo
  • Portuguese: Proteu
  • Russian: Проте́й
  • Spanish: Proteo
Translations
  • French: Protée
  • Italian: Proteo
  • Portuguese: Proteu
  • Russian: Проте́й
  • Spanish: Proteo



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