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VRSA

noun
\ ˌvē-ˌär-ˌes-ˈā How to pronounce VRSA (audio) , ˈvər-sə\

Definition of VRSA

: any of several strains of MRSA that are highly resistant to vancomycin

First Known Use of VRSA

1995, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for VRSA

vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

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VRSA

noun
\ ˌvē-ˌär-ˌes-ˈā How to pronounce VRSA (audio) , ˈvər-sə\

Medical Definition of VRSA

: any of several strains of MRSA that are highly resistant to vancomycin

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