Gram-positive ((of bacteria) being or relating to a bacterium that retains the violet stain used in Gram's method). Gram-negative ((of bacteria) being of or relating to a bacterium that does not retain the violet stain used in Gram's method). Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of bacteria):
Outdoors experts: Keep ticks off by spraying repellent on your clothes. A female deer tick. Shane Wilkinson, camping equipment manager at Bass Pro Shops in the Fingerlakes Mall, said he was among those who mistakenly thought this past winter was going to put a real hurt on the ticks.
Pectin, a soluble fiber, basically blocks cholesterol absorption and helps prevent the scarring of heart tissue, while potassium can help keep blood pressure in check. 11. Red Wine. The perfect excuse to pour it up, pour it up (in moderation, of course): Wine is good for your ticker.