Translingual

Proper noun

Staphylococcus aureus m

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

Synonyms

• golden staph
• S. aureus (abbreviation)
• Micrococcus pyogenes, Micrococcus aureus

Derived terms

• MRSA, MSSA, ORSA, HA-MRSA, CA-MRSA, VRSA, VISA