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Adjective gram-positive has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebTerm: Gram-PositiveDescription:Gram-positive refers to a classification of bacteria that retain a purple dye when stained with a special dyeing method called Gram staining. These bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell walls, which helps retain the dye. Gram-positive bacteria are commonly found in various environments and are known to cause diseases. Sense 1 - Adjective:When used as an adjective, gram-positive describes bacteria that retain the purple dye during the Gram staining process. Example sentence: The gram-positive bacteria, Streptococcus pyogenes, is responsible for causing strep throat. Sense 2 - Noun:When used as a noun, gram-positive can refer to a bacterium that retains the purple dye in Gram staining. Example sentence: Gram-positive bacteria have a thicker peptidoglycan layer compared to gram-negative bacteria. Sense 3 - Adverb:When used as an adverb, gram-positively describes actions or behaviors related to gram-positive bacteria. Example sentence: The antibiotic selectively targets gram-positively growing cells. Related Products: | ||||
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