Staphylococcal (adjective)

Relating to or caused by bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus.

Origin:

Derived from the genus name "staphylococcus" which is a genus of gram-positive bacteria and the greek word "kókkos" meaning "berry".

Examples:

1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with a staphylococcal infection.
2. The patient was treated with antibiotics for the staphylococcal infection.
3. The laboratory confirmed the staphylococcal bacteria in the culture.
4. The staphylococcal bacteria are found on the skin and in the nose of many healthy people.
5. The staphylococcal bacteria can cause skin infections and food poisoning.