Staphylococcus

//ˌstæfələˈkɔkəs//

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Noun

The word "staphylococcus" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

staph staphylococcal staphylococcin

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Type Of (IsA)

bacterial agent biochemically harmful substance biologically harmful substance coccus living thing species staphylococcaceae tangible thing

Related Terms

Related Terms

bacterium blister coccus genus gram positive infection parasitic septicemia spherical

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