proteus

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see also: Proteus

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Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

proteus (plural protei)

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

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Proteus

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Proper noun

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Proteidae – single amphibian species Proteus anguinus^{(Please check if this is already defined at target. Replace taxlink]] with taxfmt]] if already defined. Add nomul=1 if not defined.)} (the olm).
2. A taxonomic genus within the family Enterobacteriaceae – several bacteria responsible for human urinary tract infections.

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
• German: Proteus
• Italian: Proteo
• Portuguese: Proteu
• Russian: Проте́й
• Spanish: Proteo

Translations

• French: Protée
• German: Proteus
• Italian: Proteo
• Portuguese: Proteu
• Russian: Проте́й
• Spanish: Proteo

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