complement fixation test
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Definition of complement fixation test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

lab assayDatedserum procedure using antigen plus complement to identify antibodies or antigenDated
  • The doctor ordered a complement fixation test to check for certain infections.
  • The lab performed a complement fixation test to confirm the diagnosis.
  • Students learned how the complement fixation test detects specific antibodies.
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Expressions with complement

full complementn.
entire number of items or people needed for a purpose
The ship sailed with its full complement of crew.
staff complementn.
total number of staff members in an organization
The hospital increased its staff complement to handle more patients.
personnel complementn.
total number of staff in an organization
The personnel complement of the company is 150 employees.
complement systemn.
group of blood proteins helping the body fight infections
The complement system helps destroy bacteria in the blood.
complement fixationn.
immune response where antigen-antibody complex inactivates complement
Complement fixation is used in diagnostic tests for infections.
complement fixation reactionn.
immunological test detecting antibodies by complement binding
The complement fixation reaction confirmed the presence of the virus.

Expressions with fixation

fixation onn.
strong, obsessive focus on one thing or person
His fixation on winning made him ignore everything else.
have a fixationv.
maintain an intense focus on something
She has a fixation on collecting vintage stamps.
carbon fixationn.
process converting carbon dioxide into organic compounds
Carbon fixation in plants occurs during photosynthesis.
mother fixationn.
strong emotional attachment to one's mother
His mother fixation affected his romantic relationships.
nitrogen fixationn.
process where nitrogen in the atmosphere is converted into ammonia
Nitrogen fixation is crucial for replenishing soil nutrients in agriculture.
complement fixationn.
immune response where antigen-antibody complex inactivates complement
Complement fixation is used in diagnostic tests for infections.
complement fixation reactionn.
immunological test detecting antibodies by complement binding
The complement fixation reaction confirmed the presence of the virus.
fixation indexn.
statistical measure of genetic differentiation among populations
The fixation index revealed significant genetic variation between the two populations.

Expressions with test

test outv.
try something to evaluate its effectiveness
They decided to test out the new software before full deployment.
acid testn.
rigorous test to determine quality or value
The new policy faces its acid test next month.
pub testn.
test if most people think something is fair or reasonable
That policy doesn't pass the pub test.
straight-face testn.
evaluation if something can be said seriously
The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.
put to the testv.
evaluate something by testing or experimentation
The new software was put to the test yesterday.
stand the testv.
endure over time without failing
Their friendship stood the test of time.
test of timen.
ability of something to remain useful or valued over a long period
Only the best constructions can withstand the test of time.
test someone's patiencev.
push someone to see how long they stay calm
The children always test their teacher's patience.
test the waterv.
try something to see if it works
She decided to test the water before investing more money.
test the watersv.
try something new or explore before deciding or committing
She wanted to test the waters before joining the club.

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Wassermann testn.
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antibody test for syphilis using complement fixation

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  1. French:réaction de fixation du complément, ...
  2. German:Komplementbindungsreaktion, ...
  3. Italian:reazione di fissazione del complemento, ...
  4. Spanish:reacción de fijación del complemento, ...
  5. Portuguese:teste de fixação do complemento, ...
  6. Chinese:补体结合试验, ...
  7. Japanese:補体結合反応, ...
  8. Arabic:اخْتِبار ثَبات المُتَمِّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּדִיקַת קִיבּוּעַ מַשְׁלִים, ...
  10. Russian:реакция связывания комплемента, ...
  11. Ukrainian:реакція зв'язування комплементу, ...
  12. Hindi:कॉम्प्लीमेंट फिक्‍सेशन परीक्षण, ...

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