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Meaning of "staphylococcus" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD STAPHYLOCOCCUS

From staphylo- (like a bunch of grapes) + coccus so called because of their shape.
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PRONUNCIATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS

staphylococcus  [ˌstæfɪləʊˈkɒkəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Staphylococcus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STAPHYLOCOCCUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

staphylococcus

Staphylococcus

Staphylococcus is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria. Under the microscope, they appear round, and form in grape-like clusters. The Staphylococcus genus includes at least 40 species. Of these, nine have two subspecies and one has three subspecies. Most are harmless and reside normally on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and other organisms. Found worldwide, they are a small component of soil microbial flora.

Definition of staphylococcus in the English dictionary

The definition of staphylococcus in the dictionary is any spherical Gram-positive bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus, typically occurring in clusters and including many pathogenic species, causing boils, infection in wounds, and septicaemia: family Micrococcaceae Often shortened to: staph.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STAPHYLOCOCCUS


coccous
ˈkɒkəs
coccus
ˈkɒkəs
cryptococcus
ˌkrɪptəˈkɒkəs
diplococcus
ˌdɪpləʊˈkɒkəs
echinococcus
ɪˌkaɪnəˈkɒkəs
eleutherococcus
eˌljuːθərəʊˈkɒkəs
enterococcus
ˌɛntərəʊˈkɒkəs
floccus
ˈflɒkəs
gonococcus
ˌɡɒnəʊˈkɒkəs
meningococcus
mɛˌnɪŋɡəʊˈkɒkəs
micrococcus
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈkɒkəs
pneumococcus
ˌnjuːməʊˈkɒkəs
streptococcus
ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STAPHYLOCOCCUS

stapedes
stapedial
stapedius
stapelia
stapes
staph
staphyline
staphylinid
staphylitis
staphylococcal
staphylococci
staphylococcic
staphyloma
staphyloplastic
staphyloplasty
staphylorrhaphic
staphylorrhaphy
staple
staple gun
stapler

WORDS THAT END LIKE STAPHYLOCOCCUS

abacus
autofocus
caucus
circus
Copernicus
crocus
Damascus
depth of focus
discus
ficus
hibiscus
hocus
hocus-pocus
hortus siccus
locus
mucus
out-of-focus
rhoncus
Spartacus
succus

Synonyms and antonyms of staphylococcus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «staphylococcus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS

Find out the translation of staphylococcus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of staphylococcus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «staphylococcus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

金黄色葡萄球菌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

staphylococcus
570 millions of speakers

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staphylococcus
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Translator English - Hindi

Staphylococcus
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

المكورات العنقودية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стафилококк
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

staphylococcus
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্টেফাইলোকক্কাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

staphylocoque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Staphylococcus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Staphylococcus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブドウ球菌
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

포도상 구균
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Staphylococcus
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

tụ cầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்டாபிலோகோகஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्टॅफिलोकॉक्सास
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

stafilokok
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

stafilococco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gronkowce
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стафілокок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stafilococ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σταφυλόκοκκος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

staphylococcus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

staphylococcus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Staphylococcus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of staphylococcus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STAPHYLOCOCCUS»

The term «staphylococcus» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.950 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STAPHYLOCOCCUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about staphylococcus

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STAPHYLOCOCCUS»

Discover the use of staphylococcus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to staphylococcus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Staphylococcus: Molecular Genetics
Focusing on the staphylococcal genetics, this title brings together the expertise and enthusiasm of an international panel of leading staphylococcal researchers to provide a state-of-the-art overview of the field.
Jodi A. Lindsay, 2008
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Staphylococcus aureus Infection and Disease
This book, a volume in the Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis series, presents chapters by the major researchers in the field.
Allen Honeyman, Herman Friedman, Mauro Bendinelli, 2001
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Staphylococcus Aureus Infections
Staph bacteria can live harmlessly on many skin surfaces, especially around the nose, mouth, genitals, and rectum.
Lisa Freeman-Cook, Kevin D. Freeman-Cook, I. Edward Alcamo, 2006
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Protocols
This book provides a comprehensive collection of the most up-to-date techniques for the detection and investigation of MRSA.
Yinduo Ji, 2010
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Staphylococcus Aureus: Molecular and Clinical Aspects
Staphylococcus aureus is resident in skin and nasal membranes with a formidable pathogenic potential to cause a variety of community and hospital acquired infections.
D A Aldeen, K Hiramatsu, 2004
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Characterization of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates ...
Infections caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been of great concern in hospitals due the difficulty in treating virulent, antibiotic resistant microorganisms in sensitive populations including children, the ...
Jesse W. Dunkle, 2009
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Hagan and Bruner's Microbiology and Infectious Diseases of ...
Biotypes of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Mi- crococcus spp. isolated from intramammary infections, reclassified into species of the genus Staphylococcus ( epidermidis, hyicus, xy- losus. and scirui). Cornell Vet. 73:109-116. Kloos, W.E. ...
William Arthur Hagan, Dorsey William Bruner, John Francis Timoney, 1988
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Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology
Staphylococcus. Cells spherical, 0.5-1.5 nm in diameter, occuring singly, in pairs, and in irregular clusters. Gram positive, nonmotile, nonsporing. Facultative anaerobes. Chemoorganotrophic, with both respiratory and fermentative metabolism.
John G. Holt, 1994
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The Prokaryotes: Vol. 4: Bacteria: Firmicutes, Cyanobacteria
On the basis of comparative 16S rRNA sequence studies, the genera Staphylococcus and Macro- coccus belong to the Gram-positive bacteria with a low DNA G+C content. They are closely related to bacilli and other Gram-positive bacteria ...
Martin Dworkin, Stanley Falkow, 2006
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Class III Phase Variation in Staphylococcus Epidermidis: ...
Presence of the ica operon in clinical isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis and its role in biofilm production. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2004; 10(12): 1081-8. 5. Ninin E, Caroff N, Espaze E, et al.: Assessment of ica operon carriage and biofilm ...
Kathie L. Rogers, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STAPHYLOCOCCUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term staphylococcus is used in the context of the following news items.
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FDA: Staphylococcus bacteria culprit in Caraga candy poisoning
MANILA, Philippines – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday said their laboratory tests revealed that staphylococcus bacteria was behind the ... «Philippine Star, Jul 15»
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Pfizer Begins Phase 2b Study Of Multi-antigen Staphylococcus
announced enrollment of the first patient in a Phase 2b clinical trial of its investigational Staphylococcus aureus or S. aureus multi-antigen vaccine ... «Nasdaq, Jul 15»
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Staphylococcus aureus Cause of 86 Children Sickened at Alabama …
The Alabama Department of Public Health has determined that SunnySide Child Care Center has complied with all necessary training and operational ... «Food Poison Journal, Jul 15»
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Updated Food Recall Warning - Papillon brand Roquefort cheese …
Industry is recalling Papillon brand Roquefort Cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers ... «Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Jun 15»
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Food Recall Warning - Papillon brand Roquefort cheese recalled …
Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin may not look or smell spoiled. The toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria is not easily destroyed at normal ... «Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Jun 15»
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Staph Bacteria May Be a Trigger for Type 2 Diabetes
... mBio, a team of microbiologists at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine exposed rabbits to the toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. «Newsweek, Jun 15»
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Updated Food Recall Warning - President's Choice brand hummus …
Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin may not look or smell spoiled. The toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria is not easily destroyed at normal ... «Canadian Food Inspection Agency, May 15»
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Food Recall Warning - President's Choice brand Moroccan-Style …
Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin may not look or smell spoiled. The toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria is not easily destroyed at normal ... «Canadian Food Inspection Agency, May 15»
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Mexico: Staph infections linked to deaths of 2 children, vaccines …
Microbiology studies conducted on children reported the finding of Staphylococcus hominis, a type of bacterium commonly found in the skin of people. «Outbreak News Today, May 15»
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Gel filled with toxin-absorbing nanosponges cleans up MRSA
Red blood cells are the intended targets of malicious bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The sponges attract and counteract the ... «UPI.com, May 15»

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