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staph Definition and Meaning in English (staph definition)

noun
Synonyms:Staphylococcus
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Staph definition: Staph is a common abbreviation for Staphylococcus, a genus of Gram-positive bacteria that can cause a range of infections in humans.

Definitions of Staph

  1. 1noun(medical, informal)

    Staph is a common abbreviation for Staphylococcus, a genus of Gram-positive bacteria that can cause a range of infections in humans.

Example Sentences

medical

“The patient was diagnosed with a staph infection.”

medical

“Staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin and in the nose.”

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Staph definition: Staph is a common abbreviation for Staphylococcus, a genus of Gram-positive bacteria that can cause a range of infections in humans.
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