aureus

American

[awr-ee-uhs] / ˈɔr i əs /

noun

plural

aurei

a gold coin and monetary unit of ancient Rome, from Caesar to Constantine I.

aureus British

/ ˈɔːrɪəs /

noun

a gold coin of the Roman Empire

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Etymology

Origin of aureus

1600–10; < Latin: literally, golden

Example Sentences

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Encouraged by the results against viral infections, the researchers also tested the vaccine against bacterial respiratory pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

The team showed the vaccine also protects against two species of bacteria - Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Vaccines currently in development for Staphylococcus aureus infections, including MRSA, might have the side effect of fighting atopic dermatitis, cellulitis and impetigo — maybe even acne.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

In the latest paper, Huang announced several discoveries that will help the development of a carbohydrate-based vaccine for infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and its "superbug" relative methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

T. b. pervagus resembles T. b. aureus in having long posterior extensions of the premaxillae and in sometimes having rounded posterior margins of the nasals.

From Geographic Variation in the Pocket Gopher, Thomys bottae, in Colorado by Youngman, Phillip M.

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