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staphylococcal

Pronunciation: [stəˌfɪləˈkɑːkl]

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Learn how to use staphylococcal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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The doctor identified the infection as staphylococcal, which explained why the patient was feeling unwell.

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The test result showed that there was no staphylococcal infection in the wound.

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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.

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The patient did not have staphylococcal pneumonia but instead had a viral infection.

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Can you explain what staphylococcal infections are?

How to pronounce staphylococcal

Pronunciation: [stəˌfɪləˈkɑːkl]

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