staphylococcic
Adjective: - Relating to or caused by staphylococcus: "staphylococcic" describes something that pertains to or is caused by bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus, which are typically spherical (cocci) and arranged in clusters (like a bunch of grapes). These bacteria can cause various infections, such as skin abscesses, pneumonia, or food poisoning.
- (An infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria.)
- (Toxins produced by staphylococcus bacteria.)
- (Bacteria belonging to the staphylococcus group.)
"staphylococcic enterotoxins": a specific type of toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus that can cause food poisoning.
- Improperly stored food may contain staphylococcic enterotoxins, leading to nausea and vomiting. (Toxins from staphylococcus bacteria that affect the digestive system.)
"staphylococcic scalded skin syndrome": a severe skin condition caused by staphylococcal toxins, characterized by widespread blistering and peeling.
- Infants are particularly susceptible to staphylococcic scalded skin syndrome. (A serious skin disorder caused by staphylococcus toxins.)
Staphylococcus (noun): a genus of Gram-positive bacteria that form irregular clusters, including species like Staphylococcus aureus.
- Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of hospital-acquired infections. (The bacterium itself.)
Staphylococcal (adjective): a synonym for "staphylococcic," meaning relating to or caused by staphylococcus.
- Staphylococcal infections are often treated with antibiotics. (Another form of the same adjective.)
- Staphylococcal: the more common and widely used adjective form, identical in meaning to "staphylococcic."
- Coccal: relating to any spherical bacteria (cocci), but not specifically to staphylococci.
- No common idioms exist for "staphylococcic," as it is a technical medical term.