Hans C. J. Gram (Noun)
Meaning
Danish physician and bacteriologist who developed a method of staining bacteria to distinguish among them (1853-1938).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Hans Christian Joachim Gram was a renowned Danish physician and bacteriologist who made significant contributions to the field of microbiology.
- The Gram staining technique developed by Hans C. J. Gram is still widely used today in laboratories around the world to identify bacteria.
- Hans C. J. Gram's work on bacterial staining led to a greater understanding of the differences between various types of bacteria.
- Gram's method of staining bacteria, developed by Hans C. J. Gram, involves the use of a series of dyes to distinguish between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- The discovery of the Gram staining technique by Hans C. J. Gram revolutionized the field of microbiology and paved the way for further research into bacterial infections.