gram–variable

adjective gram–vari·able \ˈgram-ˈver-ē-ə-bəl\

Definition of GRAM-VARIABLE

: staining irregularly or inconsistently by Gram's stain

1956

Medical Dictionary

adjective gram–vari·able \ˈgram-ˈver-ē-ə-bəl, -ˈvar-\

: staining irregularly or inconsistently by Gram's stain

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