Definition MRSA in American English

MRSA noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˌem ɑr es ˈeɪ/

methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a type of bacteria that antibiotics cannot kill and can make people very sick. It is often found in hospitals and is sometimes called a superbug.

Synonyms and related words

ameba amoeba bacillus

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