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Genus Staphylococcus

Description:

The genus Staphylococcus is a group of gram-positive bacteria that are commonly found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and animals. They are characterized by their rounded shape and tend to grow in clusters resembling grapes.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun (Biology): A taxonomic category that includes various species of spherical bacteria of the family Staphylococcaceae.

Example sentence: Staphylococcus is a genus of bacteria that can cause various types of infections in humans, including skin infections and pneumonia.

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Sense 2:

Noun (Microbiology): A group of bacteria that are commonly associated with infections, including Staphylococcus aureus.

Example sentence: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a strain of bacteria belonging to the genus Staphylococcus that is resistant to many commonly used antibiotics.

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Sense 3:

Noun (Medical): A testing method used to identify the presence of bacteria from the genus Staphylococcus in a biological sample.

Example sentence: The physician ordered a genus Staphylococcus test to determine the cause of the patient's persistent skin infection.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Referring to or characteristic of the genus Staphylococcus.

Example sentence: The antibiotic was specifically designed to target and kill staphylococcus bacteria.

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Sense 5:

Adjective: Referring to a local or popular term often associated with a specific region or community.

Example sentence: The dish "peanut butter and jelly sandwich" is a genus Staphylococcus term used primarily in the United States.