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falsenegative

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false-neg⋅a⋅tive

  [fawls-neg-uh-tiv]
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–noun
Medicine/Medical. a test result that is incorrect because the test failed to recognize an existing condition or finding.
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Main Entry: false–negative
Function: adjective
: relating to or being an individual or a test result that is erroneously classified in a negative category (as ofdiagnosis) because of imperfect testing methods or procedures —compare FALSE-POSITIVE —false negative noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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