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Definition of Staph
1. Noun. Spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections.
Exact synonyms: Staphylococci, Staphylococcus
Generic synonyms: Cocci, Coccus
Group relationships: Genus Staphylococcus
Derivative terms: Staphylococcal
Generic synonyms: Cocci, Coccus
Group relationships: Genus Staphylococcus
Derivative terms: Staphylococcal
Definition of Staph
1. Noun. Staphylococcus bacteria and its infection. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Staph
1. any of various spherical bacteria [n -S]
Medical Definition of Staph
1. Very commonly used shortened form of staphylococcus, a very common and important group of bacteria. See staphylococcus. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Staph
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