staph

[ staf ]

noun

, Informal.

1. staphylococcus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of staph¹

First recorded in 1930–35; by shortening

Example Sentences

In tests with E. coli and S. aureus, the bacterium that causes staph infection, the hydrogel damaged bacteria cell membranes and led to bacterial cell death.

From Science Daily

The experimental dressing had excellent antibacterial performance against gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial species, and effectively eradicated E. coli and staph bacteria in testing.

From Science Daily

"The preliminary data shows the material is effective at eliminating common bacteria such as staph or E. coli," she said.

From Science Daily

There weren't any antibiotics available, either, so staph infection was rampant – leaving little girls with oozing sores on their legs and boys with pus-filled open wounds on their necks.

From Salon

They are the most troublesome since they can spread diseases such as staph, strep, hepatitis and other food-borne illnesses.

From Seattle Times