Staph (Noun)
Meaning
Spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a staph infection after developing painful boils on her skin.
- MRSA, a type of staph, is resistant to many antibiotics and can be life-threatening if left untreated.
- Staph bacteria are commonly found on human skin and in the nasal passages, but can cause serious infections if they enter the bloodstream.
- The hospital implemented strict hygiene protocols to reduce the spread of staph among patients and staff.
- If left untreated, staph infections can lead to septicemia, a potentially fatal condition that requires immediate medical attention.