| 1. Wassermann [ Synonyms: august von wassermann] | |
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German bacteriologist who developed a diagnostic test for syphilis (1866-1925)
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| 2. Wassermann [ Synonyms: wasserman reaction, wassermann test] | |
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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
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