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Gram-positive organisms

Bacteria such as Staphylococci, Streptococcus, Clostridia and Bacillus species.

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Gram-Positive

Similar to gram-negative bacteria, but they do not contain an outer membrane. Staphylococcus is…

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Gram-Negative

Gram-negative bacteria are a type of bacteria that includes many pathogenic types, such as…

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Gram Staining

A widely used method for classifying bacteria that was invented in 1884 by Danish…

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Gram Negative and Gram Positive

The Gram stain, named after Danish bacteriologist Christian Gram who developed the technique, is…

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Glycocalyx

A layer of adhesive carbohydrates that covers the plasma membrane of a eukaryotic cell…

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Glottis

The opening between the two vocal cords and the intervening space, the rima glottides.…

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Germicide

An agent that kills microorganisms; especial pathogenic organisms.

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GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Gastrointestinal tract

The musculomembranous tube that extends from the mouth to the anus in which the…

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Gastro-jejunal (GJ) feeding tube

Enteral feeding tube(s) which allow gastric (G) access for decompression or drainage and jejunal…

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