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seropositive

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seropositive /se·ro·pos·i·tive/ (-poz´ĭ-tiv) showing positive results on serological examination; showing a high level of antibody.
se·ro·pos·i·tive (sîr-pz-tv)
adj.
Having a positive reaction to a serological test for a disease; exhibiting seroconversion.

seropositive
[-pos′itiv]
Etymology: L, serum, whey, positivus
a serologic test with positive results.

seropositive [se″ro-poz´ĭ-tiv]
showing positive results on serologic examination; showing a high level of antibody.

seropositive (sir´ōpoz´itiv),
n serologic evidence of the presence of an antibody of a specific type in the serum; diagnostically useful in identifying many types of viral diseases.

seropositive
showing positive results on serological examination, i.e. an animal with detectable serum antibodies to a particular microorganism.

seropositive
Immunology The presence of antibodies or other immune markers in serum, that indicate prior exposure to a particular organism or antigen. Cf Seronegative.


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