"Gram's method" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: After Hans Christian Gram, Danish bacteriologist. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Gram's method
  1. (medicine) A staining technique, using a sequence of crystal violet, iodine and safranine, used to differentiate bacteria into two large groups of species. Wikipedia link: Gram staining, Hans Christian Gram Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: Gram staining Related terms: Gram-positive, Gram-negative

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