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Gram-positive

/ˌˈgræm ˌpɑzədɪv/
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Definitions of Gram-positive
  1. adjective
    (of bacteria) being or relating to a bacterium that retains the violet stain used in Gram's method
    synonyms:
    confirming, positive
    indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen
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