AFB
abbreviation as in strong fondness
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Example:Tuberculosis is caused by acid-fast bacilli, which can be identified through the Ziehl-Neelsen staining method.
Definition:Describing bacteria that retain certain dyes during the acid-fast staining procedure
From acid-fast
Example:Acid-fast bacilli are a particular type of bacillus known for their distinctive staining pattern.
Definition:A type of rod-shaped bacterium
From bacillus
Example:Acid-fast staining is often used to confirm the presence of certain bacteria, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB.
Definition:The process of using dyes to make tissue or bacteria visible under a microscope
From staining
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