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Vocabulary Entry
staph
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of bacteria that can cause infections in humans.
Example Sentences
"The doctor diagnosed her with a staph infection."
"Staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin."
"Many people carry staph without showing any symptoms."
V
verb
To treat or manage an infection caused by staphylococci bacteria.
Example Sentences
"If you don't staph the wound properly, it could become infected."
"After the surgery, the nurse needed to staph the exposed area."
"It's important to staph any signs of infection early."