gram-positive
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adjective \ˈgram-ˈpä-zə-tiv, -ˈpäz-tiv\Definition of GRAM-POSITIVE
: holding the purple dye when stained by Gram's stain —used chiefly of bacteria
First Known Use of GRAM-POSITIVE
1907
gram–pos·i·tive
adjective \ˈgram-ˈpäz-ət-iv, -ˈpäz-tiv\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GRAM–POSITIVE
: holding the purple dye when stained by Gram's stain—used chiefly of bacteria
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