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Heterophil Test

Definition: The heterophil test, also known as the monospot test, is a diagnostic blood test used to determine the presence of heterophil antibodies in a person's blood, which indicates the presence of infectious mononucleosis.

Sense 1 (Medical):

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A laboratory test that detects heterophil antibodies in blood, providing a confirmation of infectious mononucleosis.

Example Sentence: The heterophil test showed positive results, confirming that the patient had contracted infectious mononucleosis.

Sense 2 (Veterinary):

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A diagnostic test commonly used in veterinary medicine to identify certain diseases in animals, such as avian infectious mononucleosis.

Example Sentence: The veterinarian performed a heterophil test on the bird to determine if it was affected by avian infectious mononucleosis.

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