Gram's method
Gram's method
Definition
Gram's method (gramz)
noun
a method of staining bacteria for the purpose of classification, involving treatment with crystal violet, an iodine solution, and alcohol: the violet stain is retained by Gram-positive bacteria or lost by Gram-negative bacteria when the alcohol is applied
Etymology: after Hans C. J. Gram (1853-1938), Dan physician
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