staph
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of staph
First recorded in 1930–35; by shortening
Example Sentences
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This led to nasty staph infections, with a side of flu, bronchitis and pneumonia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Before Pregerson issued his ruling, one man testified that he’d been forced to sleep under another man’s bunk in a five-person cell, where he’d eventually developed a staph infection from the mold and mildew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2024
Bryar went on to face multiple complications from the injuries, and was hospitalised for a staph infection.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2024
"The preliminary data shows the material is effective at eliminating common bacteria such as staph or E. coli," she said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 16, 2023
A cut or break in the skin lets staph and strep bacteria colonize the warm, wet, nutrient-rich cells inside.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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