Synonym Discussion of extricate. extricate, disentangle, untangle, disencumber, disembarrass mean to free from what binds or holds back. extricate implies the use of care or ingenuity in freeing from a difficult position or situation. â¨extricated himself from financial difficultiesâ© disentangle and untangle suggest painstaking separation of a thing from other things.
Legionella are bacteria that live in water that can cause two types of illness in humans: Legionnairesâ disease and Pontiac fever.Legionnairesâ disease is a serious respiratory illness that results in pneumonia.egionella are bacteria that live in water that can cause two types of illness in humans: Legionnairesâ disease and Pontiac fever.
Causes. The bacterium Legionella pneumophila is responsible for most cases of Legionnaires' disease. Outdoors, legionella bacteria survive in soil and water, but rarely cause infections.auses. The bacterium Legionella pneumophila is responsible for most cases of Legionnaires' disease. Outdoors, legionella bacteria survive in soil and water, but rarely cause infections.