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staphylococcus

staph·y·lo·coc·cus
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [staf-uh-luh-kok-uh s]
    • /ˌstæf ə ləˈkɒk əs/
    • /ˌstæf.ɪl.əˈkɒk.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [staf-uh-luh-kok-uh s]
    • /ˌstæf ə ləˈkɒk əs/

Definitions of staphylococcus word

  • noun plural staphylococcus any of several spherical bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus, occurring in pairs, tetrads, and irregular clusters, certain species of which, as S. aureus, can be pathogenic for humans. 1
  • noun staphylococcus any spherical Gram-positive bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus, typically occurring in clusters and including many pathogenic species, causing boils, infection in wounds, and septicaemia: family Micrococcaceae 0
  • noun staphylococcus any of a genus (Staphylococcus) of spherical, Gram-positive bacteria that generally occur in irregular clusters or short chains: the pathogenic species (esp. S. aureus) are the cause of pus formation in boils, abscesses, etc. 0
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Origin of staphylococcus

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1885-90; See origin at staphylo-, coccus

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Parts of speech for Staphylococcus

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staphylococcus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Related words

  • botryomycosis

    a disease, usually of horses, caused by a bacterial infection (usually, Staphylococcus aureus) producing tumorous growths esp. after castration or a wound or injury

  • mrsa

    methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus , a bacterium that is highly resistant to methicillin, penicillin, and certain other antibiotics, and may cause infections of the skin, blood, lungs, etc.: MRSA infections in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

  • staph

    staphylococcus.

  • toxic shock syndrome

    a rapidly developing, sometimes fatal infection characterized by sudden onset of fever, gastrointestinal upsets, a sunburnlike rash, and a drop in blood pressure: caused by a Staphylococcus aureus toxin and occurring especially in menstruating women using high-absorbency tampons. Abbreviation: TSS.
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