"staph" meaning in All languages combined

See staph on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /stæf/ Forms: staphs [plural]
Rhymes: -æf Etymology: Shortening of staphylococcus. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} staph (countable and uncountable, plural staphs)
  1. Staphylococcus bacteria and the infection it causes. Wikipedia link: staph Tags: countable, uncountable Derived forms: golden staph
    Sense id: en-staph-en-noun-WUdtLmuy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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