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false positive


n.

A positive test result in a subject that does not possess the attribute for which the test is being conducted.

false'-pos·i·tive adj.
 
 
Veterinary Dictionary: false-positive

1. denoting a test result that wrongly assigns a patient to a diagnostic or other category.
2. a patient so categorized.
3. an instance of a false-positive result.

 
 

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