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negative /neg·a·tive/ (neg´ah-tiv)

1. having a value less than zero.

2. indicating absence, as of a condition or organism.

3. characterized by refusal, denial, resistance, or opposition.

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neg·a·tive (ng-tv)

adj.

1. Expressing, containing, or consisting of a negation, refusal, or denial.

2. Marked by failure of response or absence of a reaction.

3. Not indicating the presence of microorganisms, disease, or a specific condition.

4. Moving or turning away from a stimulus, such as light.

5. Relating to or designating an electric charge of the same sign as that of an electron.

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negative (neg)

[neg′ətiv]

Etymology: L, negare, to deny

1 (of a laboratory test) indicating that a substance or a reaction is not present.

2 (of a sign) indicating on physical examination that a finding is not present, often meaning that there is no pathologic change.

3 (of a substance) tending to carry or carrying a negative chemical charge.

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negative

1. having a value of less than zero.

2. indicating lack or absence, as coagulase-negative or Brucella-negative.

3. characterized by denial or opposition.

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negative feedback

see feedback.

negative reinforcement

in animal psychology the stimuli which produce withdrawal, immobility, aversion, escape.

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negative

noun Lab medicine A lab result that is normal; failure to show a positive result for the specific disease or condition for which the test is being done. See False negative, Hemoccult negative, True negative Vox populi Absence or nonexistence of a thing.

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Patient discussion about -negative.

Q. Rising PSA to 10 with two negative biospies? Expect cancer? 67 yrs old in good health otherwise.

A. High values don't always mean it's cancer. At 67 years old, you're prostate is most likely enlarging, resulting in the higher PSA results. And after two negative biopsies, it sounds like you're in the clear. Like Brandon said though, keep up with your regular check ups.
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Q. My home pregnancy test came out with a negative result whether I did something wrong? Though I am missing my periods and showing the signs of pregnancy, my home pregnancy test came out with a negative result. This made me upset and I and my hubby are longing for a baby. I did abort the baby when I was conceived for the first time. Now I am scared as to whether I did something wrong which is now showing the impact on me….

A. early pregnancy symptoms are very general and could be happening for many reasons, as BettyLiz said - ‘Phantom Pregnancy’ is one of them. but there are other things that can cause those signs and the only one that is hard to fake is the urine test. but it might be wise to go and see a doc about it.

Q. How can I avoid the negative impact of the diet pills? My weight is 160 lb and I am just 5.5” and my age is 23. I have tried many diet patterns to reduce my weight but I lose the patience to continue. I sometimes think to take diet pills. I have heard that they help to lower the weight. I am also aware that they have serious negative impacts even. How can I avoid the negative impact of the diet pills?

A. I have taken diet pills and I have been benefitted. My weight lowered by 40 lb as of now. I also have controlled my diet these days for fatty foods and high carbohydrates. I have not done any exercises. I did not have any side effects.
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