Gram's stain
Gram's stain
noun \ˈgramz-\Definition of GRAM'S STAIN
1
: a method for the differential staining of bacteria by treatment with a watery solution of iodine and the iodide of potassium after staining with a triphenylmethane dye (as crystal violet) —called also Gram's method
2
: the chemicals used in Gram's stain
Variants of GRAM'S STAIN
Gram's stain or Gram stain \ˈgram-\
Origin of GRAM'S STAIN
Hans C. J. Gram †1938 Danish physician
First Known Use: 1903
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