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Sense 1 of Staphylococcus

Noun: A genus of spherical bacteria, typically occurring in clusters, that can cause various infections in humans and animals.

Example sentences:

• The doctor diagnosed the infection as a staphylococcus.
• Staphylococcus bacteria are known to colonize the skin and mucous membranes.
• Staphylococcus aureus is a common type of staphylococcus bacteria.

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