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(sometimes l.c.) a solution of iodine, potassium iodide, and water, used in staining bacteria. Cf. Gram's method.
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Gram's solution
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Gram's solution — gramz n a watery solution of iodine and the iodide of potassium used in staining bacteria by Gram s stain Gram gräm Hans Christian Joachim (1853 1938) Danish physician. Gram introduced his method for the differential staining of bacteria in 1884 … Medical dictionary
Gram's solution — noun a solution used in staining bacteria by Gram s method; consists of one part iodine and two parts potassium iodide and 300 parts water • Hypernyms: ↑solution * * * noun Usage: usually capitalized G Etymology: after H. C. J. Gram : a solution… … Useful english dictionary
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GRAM (COLORATION DE) — GRAM COLORATION DE Technique de coloration qui est la plus utilisée dans l’étude et la classification des bactéries en deux grands groupes: les bactéries à Gram positif et à Gram négatif. Le principe de cette méthode, mise au point de façon… … Encyclopédie Universelle
gram-neg|a|tive bacteria — or gram neg|a|tive bacteria «GRAM NEHG uh tihv», bacteria that do not stain when treated with Gram s solution. Gram negative bacteria appear pink and include those that cause urinary tract infections, typhoid fever, and various other diseases.… … Useful english dictionary
Gram-neg|a|tive bacteria — or gram neg|a|tive bacteria «GRAM NEHG uh tihv», bacteria that do not stain when treated with Gram s solution. Gram negative bacteria appear pink and include those that cause urinary tract infections, typhoid fever, and various other diseases.… … Useful english dictionary
gram-pos|i|tive bacteria — or gram pos|i|tive bacteria «GRAM POZ uh tihv», bacteria that stain when treated with Gram s solution. Gram positive bacteria appear blue and include those that cause lobar pneumonia, scarlet fever, and staphylococcal infections. ╂[see etym.… … Useful english dictionary
Gram-pos|i|tive bacteria — or gram pos|i|tive bacteria «GRAM POZ uh tihv», bacteria that stain when treated with Gram s solution. Gram positive bacteria appear blue and include those that cause lobar pneumonia, scarlet fever, and staphylococcal infections. ╂[see etym.… … Useful english dictionary
Gram's method — n. Biol. a method of differentiating bacteria by staining with a dye, then attempting to remove the dye with a solvent, for purposes of identification. Phrases and idioms: Gram positive (or negative) (of bacteria) that do (or do not) retain the… … Useful english dictionary
Gram stain — noun a staining technique used to classify bacteria; bacteria are stained with gentian violet and then treated with Gram s solution; after being decolorized with alcohol and treated with safranine and washed in water, those that retain the… … Useful english dictionary
