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gram+ Kokken

English translation: gram+ cocci


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German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-) / microbiolgoy
German term or phrase: gram+ Kokken
Monthly report on “Hygienemonitoring” at pharmaceutical factory under heading “Mikrobiologische Ergebnisse”: Keimart: gram+ -Stäbchen; Microccus luteus, Staphylococcus sp.
Vorkommen: Gattung und Spezies nicht indentifizierbar, Haut- und Schleimhautkeim, gram+ Kokken.

gram+ cocci?
KenOldfield
English translation:gram+ cocci
Explanation:
Yes, you are right!

"gram+" means "gram-positive", referring to the staining method for bacteria developed by Gram. Sometimes "Gram" still is written in capitals, but that is not necessary any more.

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Dr. Johanna Schmitt
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Dr. Johanna Schmitt


  

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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +8
gram+ cocci


Explanation:
Yes, you are right!

"gram+" means "gram-positive", referring to the staining method for bacteria developed by Gram. Sometimes "Gram" still is written in capitals, but that is not necessary any more.

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Note added at 19 mins (2009-11-02 07:09:29 GMT)
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Here is a nice link:

http://quizlet.com/391608/lab-test-bacteria-genus-and-specie...

Dr. Johanna Schmitt
Germany
Local time: 22:34
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 20
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agree  Heart
20 mins
  -> Vielen Dank, Heart!

agree  milinad
42 mins
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agree  Goldcoaster
1 hr
  -> Vielen Dank, Goldcoaster!

agree  Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)
1 hr
  -> Vielen Dank, Harald!

agree  ClaudiaArcher
2 hrs
  -> Vielen Dank, Claudia!

agree  analytical
2 hrs
  -> Vielen Dank, analytical!

agree  lirka: I'd capitalize Gram for sure
4 hrs
  -> Thank you, lirka!

agree  Dr Lofthouse
11 hrs
  -> Thank you, Dr Lofthouse!
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