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staphylococcus

/ˌstæf.ɪ.ləˈkɒk.əs/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˌstæf.ɪ.ləˈkɒk.əs/

irregular plural

A genus of spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some species can cause boils, septicemia, or other infections.

  • 🇷🇺Род сферических грамположительных паразитических бактерий, склонных к образованию неправильных колоний; некоторые виды могут вызывать фурункулы, сепсис или другие инфекции.
  1. Spherical Gram-positive bacteria C1 formal medical

    A genus of Gram-positive spherical bacteria that often form irregular clusters and can cause various infections, including boils and septicemia.

    • The lab identified the infection as being caused by staphylococcus.
    • Staphylococcus bacteria are commonly found on the skin and in the nose.
    • Treatment for a staphylococcus infection often involves antibiotics.

    🇷🇺Сферические грамположительные бактерии

    Synonyms: staph