biological false-positive

noun

variants or biological false positive also biologic false-positive or biologic false positive
: a positive serological reaction for syphilis given by blood of a person who does not have syphilis

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“Biological false-positive.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/biological%20false-positive. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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