staph

noun

: staphylococcus
also : an infection with staphylococci

Examples of staph in a Sentence

a resistant strain of staph
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The couple was arrested on child abuse charges on New Year’s Day in 2021, after Joseph brought their 8-year-old daughter to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia, a staph infection and failure of the liver and kidneys, according to the arrest report obtained by WFTV. Kc Baker, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Ed Hammill's life changed after a 2019 car crash that led to multiple surgeries and staph infections. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024 Bryar went on to face multiple complications from the injuries, and was hospitalized for a staph infection. CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024 May Reduce Acne Cysts Some evidence suggests turmeric's antibacterial properties can prevent the development of bacteria that cause acne cysts and staph infections. Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for staph 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of staph was circa 1933

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Cite this Entry

“Staph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staph. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

staph

noun
: staphylococcus
also : an infection with staphylococci

Medical Definition

staph

noun
: staphylococcus sense 2
also : an infection with staphylococci
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