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Staph: meaning, definitions and examples

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staph

 

[ stรฆf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bacteria type

Staph refers to a group of bacteria known as Staphylococcus, which can cause a variety of infections in humans. These bacteria are commonly found on the skin and in the noses of healthy individuals. While most staph infections are minor, some can be severe or even life-threatening.

Synonyms

Staphylococcus, staph bacteria, staph germ

Examples of usage

  • He had a staph infection on his arm.
  • The doctor tested for staph in the laboratory.
  • Staph bacteria can lead to serious conditions like pneumonia.
  • Good hygiene can help prevent staph infections.

Translations

Translations of the word "staph" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estafilococo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅˆเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Staphylokokken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stafilokokus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐั„ั–ะปะพะบะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gronkowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒ‰ใ‚ฆ็ƒ่Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท staphylocoque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estafilococo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stafilokok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋„์ƒ๊ตฌ๊ท 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒูˆุฑุงุช ุงู„ุนู†ู‚ูˆุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stafylokoky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stafylokoky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‘ก่„็ƒ่Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stafilokok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staphylococcus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะฐั„ะธะปะพะบะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stafilokok

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estafilococo

Etymology

The term 'staph' is derived from the bacteria's full name, Staphylococcus, which comes from the Greek words 'staphyle', meaning clusters of grapes, and 'kokkos', meaning berry. This name was coined in the late 19th century by the German bacteriologist Friedrich Julius Rosenbach, who studied these bacteria and identified their clustering characteristics. The identification of staph as a pathogen took shape after their role in human diseases was established through extensive research in the early 20th century, particularly during the rise of infectious diseases. Over the decades, staph has garnered attention due to its resistance to antibiotics, leading to the emergence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a significant public health concern. The evolution of staph infections and their complexities has made them a focus of ongoing medical research.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,369, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.