Staphylococcal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the staphylococcus bacteria; "a staphylococcal infection".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a staphylococcal infection that required immediate treatment with antibiotics.
- Staphylococcal food poisoning is a common cause of gastrointestinal illness, often resulting from contaminated food.
- The doctor suspected a staphylococcal infection and ordered a culture to confirm the diagnosis.
- The hospital implemented strict hygiene protocols to prevent the spread of staphylococcal infections among patients.
- The researcher studied the staphylococcal bacteria to better understand its mechanisms of resistance to antibiotics.