Etymology

staphylococcal

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Today it means: Relating to staphylococcus. Full definition →

Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? ← English staphylococcus
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  1. Englishstaphylococcus
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. English todaystaphylococcal

From staphylococcus + -al.

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