English Explanatory Dictionary

staph

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Staphylococcus bacteria and the infection it causes.

Pronunciation

/stæf/

Word forms

staph staphs

Etymology

Shortening of staphylococcus.

Derived words

golden staph
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