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Wassermann

noun
1.
German bacteriologist who developed a diagnostic test for syphilis (1866-1925).  Synonym: August von Wassermann.
2.
A blood test to detect syphilis; a complement fixation test is used to detect antibodies to the syphilis organism treponema; a positive reaction indicates the presence of antibodies and therefore syphilis infection.  Synonyms: Wasserman reaction, Wassermann test.





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... before engaging a wet nurse great care should be taken to make sure that she is healthy, that the age of her child is approximately the same as the age of the child which she is about to nurse, and particularly that she is free from any syphilitic taint. One, two or more Wassermann tests should be made to settle ...
— Woman - Her Sex and Love Life • William J. Robinson


Words linked to "Wassermann" :   Wassermann test, bacteriologist, complement fixation test


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