Associations to the word «Wassermann»

Dictionary definition

WASSERMANN, noun. German bacteriologist who developed a diagnostic test for syphilis (1866-1925).
WASSERMANN, noun. 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.

Wise words

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