gram-positive
adjective
gram-pos·i·tive
ˈgram-ˈpä-zə-tiv 
-ˈpäz-tiv
: holding the purple dye when stained by Gram's stain
—used chiefly of bacteria
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Penicillin is available by prescription and can treat gram-positive bacteria that cause illnesses such as strep throat, tetanus, and tonsillitis.
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Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 16 Nov. 2023
Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 16 Nov. 2023
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gram-positive
adjective
gram-pos·i·tive
ˈgram-ˈpäz-ət-iv, -ˈpäz-tiv
: holding the purple dye when stained by Gram's stain
—used chiefly of bacteria
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