Staphylococcus aureus

Translingual

Etymology

Staphylococcus (genus) +‎ aureus (“golden”), for the characteristic golden color imparted by its carotenoid pigment staphyloxanthin.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Staphylococcus aureus m

Staphylococcus aureus, SEM
  1. A taxonomic species within the family Staphylococcaceae – a relatively common bacterium which is sometimes pathogenic. In humans it is a common cause of infections and food poisoning.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: → golden staph (calque)

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