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Examples of staph in a Sentence
a resistant strain of staph
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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
Over at Shannon’s house, we’re met with two iconic faces: Archie Beador and Vicki Gunvalson, staph infection and all.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1933, in the meaning defined above
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“Staph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staph. Accessed 2 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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