methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a type of bacteria that antibiotics cannot kill and can make people very ill. It is often found in hospitals and is sometimes called a superbug.
Synonyms and related words
Microorganisms and bacteria
ameba
amoeba
bacillus
MRSA
noun uncountable
US /ˌem ɑr es ˈeɪ/
DEFINITIONS1
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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.