aureus

noun

au·​re·​us ˈȯr-ē-əs How to pronounce aureus (audio)
plural aurei
ˈȯr-ē-ˌī
: a gold coin of ancient Rome varying in weight from ¹/₃₀ to ¹/₇₀ libra

Examples of aureus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But others, notably Staphylococcus aureus, cause a range of diseases, from pus-producing boils, carbuncles, and abscesses to food poisoning, osteomyelitis, and toxic shock syndrome. Mark Caldwell, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 Researchers then took 20 mice and deliberately infected them with methicillin-resistant S. aureus, better known as MRSA. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024 In lab experiments, the honey protected against the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, which causes a wide range of diseases in humans, but did not protect against other bacteria. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2023 Laboratory tests found that the ant honey could resist Staphylococcus aureus bacteria but no other types of microbes. Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023 About 40% of those S. aureus infections were the difficult-to-treat kind: methicillin-resistant S. aureus, also known as MRSA. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 6 Feb. 2023 In the study, researchers examined 22 cultivars (types) of black walnut and found that some exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Brittany Lubeck, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2023 In addition to bacteria from sweat, clothes worn in gyms or sports settings can come into contact with bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in infections common in community and hospital settings. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 2 Feb. 2023 While the results are promising, Otto said the study is very specific to the Bacillus-S. aureus interaction. Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 Mar. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, golden, from aurum gold; akin to Old Prussian ausis gold

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aureus was in 1609

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“Aureus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aureus. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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