WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Acid-fast

Definition:

Adjective: Describing a type of bacteria that retains certain dyes even when exposed to acid alcohol. This quality typically characterizes Mycobacterium species, such as those causing tuberculosis and leprosy.

Senses:

• Adjective: Resistant to decolorization by acid alcohol due to cell wall components.

Sample Sentences:

1. Doctors use acid-fast staining to diagnose tuberculosis.
2. The acid-fast nature of the bacteria helped scientists identify the cause of the patient's illness.
3. Mycobacterium leprae, being acid-fast, can be detected in skin smears for leprosy diagnosis.

Related Products on Amazon:

• Acid-fast Bacteria Books
• Acid-fast Staining Kits
• Acid-fast Tuberculosis Diagnosis