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positive /pos·i·tive/ (poz´it-iv)

1. having a value greater than zero.

2. indicating existence or presence, as chromatin-positive.

3. characterized by affirmation or cooperation.

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pos·i·tive (pz-tv)

adj.

1. Characterized by or displaying certainty, acceptance, or affirmation.

2. Indicating the presence of a particular disease, condition, or organism.

3. Indicating or characterized by response or motion toward the source of a stimulus, such as light.

4. Relating to or designating electric charge of a sign opposite to that of an electron.

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posi·tivi·ty n.

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positive

[poz′itiv]

Etymology: L, positivus,

1 (of a laboratory test result) indicating that a substance or a reaction is present.

2 (of a sign) indicating on physical examination that a finding is present, often meaning that there is pathologic change.

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

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positive

having a value greater than zero; indicating existence or presence, as chromatin-positive or coagulase-positive; characterized by affirmation or cooperation.

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positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)

In mechanical ventilation, a positive airway pressure maintained until the end of expiration. A PEEP higher than the critical closing pressure holds alveoli open until the end of expiration and can markedly improve the arterial Po₂ in patients with a lowered functional residual capacity (FRC), as in acute respiratory failure.

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positive

See False positive, True positive.

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Patient discussion about affirmative.

Q. Please tell me what possible changes in body should I look for, as an indication for a positive sign? I had done my home pregnancy test and found it to be negative and I know they are not much reliable….…….soon I will meet doctor. Please tell me what possible changes in body should I look for, as an indication for a positive sign?

A. i think that pregnancy tests are one of the most reliable test there is...it is considered a 99.99% accurate. and you can also do 2-3 tests from different brands in order to minimize that chance also.

Q. Has anyone had any positive weight loss or maintenance from drinking milk?

A. I’m not sure where you got the idea that milk is a diet helper… maybe because drinking a lot of it will give you diarrhea? Milk itself has calories and actually it is highly recommended by alternative Dr. to reduce the amount of milk you eat everyday. And from a good reason. Billion Chinese don’t eat milk and live happy, thin and long life!

Q. The HIV test came back POSITIVE! My very close friend 'Demonte'. One day in December as he was returning from a business trip, his wife met him at the airport with terrible news. During a routine pregnancy check up, her doctor had administered an HIV test along with other blood-work. The HIV test came back POSITIVE! The doctor wanted to begin administering drugs immediately but the cost of these drugs here when compared to their family income was prohibitive. I helped him with some of my savings. He already sold his favorite sentimental car to save his precious wife. Now i want to know is there any NATURAL medicine to cure this? Hope it costs less and available.

A. there are no effective natural remedy for HIV. the medications are very hard ones that try to control the virus from spreading (cannot eliminate it though). no herbal remedy or nutrition change will do that.