staphylococcal
Pronunciation: [stəˌfɪləˈkɑːkl]
Word
Context: "health/medicine"
(adjective) related to a group of bacteria called staphylococci. These bacteria can cause infections in humans and are found on the skin and in the nose.
Example
The doctor identified the infection as staphylococcal, which explained why the patient was feeling unwell.
Example
The test result showed that there was no staphylococcal infection in the wound.
Example
What does it mean if a doctor says the infection is staphylococcal?
Context: "biology"
(adjective) describing something that is caused by or related to staphylococci bacteria, often used in describing types of infections or diseases.
Example
Staphylococcal pneumonia is a serious condition that needs immediate treatment.
Example
The patient did not have staphylococcal pneumonia but instead had a viral infection.
Example
Can you explain what staphylococcal infections are?
0s0s