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noun, plural staph·y·lo·coc·ci 
[-kok-sahy] . Bacteriology.
[-kok-sahy] . Bacteriology. any of several spherical bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus, occurring in pairs, tetrads, and irregular clusters, certain species of which, as S. aureus, can be pathogenic for humans.
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Staphylococci
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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| staphylococcus (stāf'ə-lō-kŏk'əs) Pronunciation Key
Plural staphylococci (stāf'ə-lō-kŏk'sī, -kŏk'ī) Any of various bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus that are gram-positive cocci and are normally found on the skin and mucous membranes of warm-blooded animals. Pathogenic strains such as S. aureus commonly cause infections of the skin, bones, lungs and other organs. Some staphylococcal disease, such as food poisoning, is caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria. |
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