Meaning of WASSERMANN TEST

Pronunciation:			'wâsurmun test
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  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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	Synonyms:		Wasserman reaction, Wassermann
	See Also:		complement fixation test
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A complement fixation test used to diagnose syphilis.