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Seropositive

Description

Seropositive is an adjective used in medical and scientific contexts to describe a person or organism that has tested positive for a specific antibody or antibodies in their blood or other bodily fluids.

Senses

1. Being tested positive for a specific antibody or antibodies.

Usages

Medical: Seropositive status is commonly used in HIV/AIDS contexts to describe individuals who have been diagnosed with the virus and have detectable levels of HIV antibodies in their blood.

Scientific: The study aims to determine the number of seropositive patients displaying antibody levels above the threshold.

Sample Sentences

Medical:

1. She was notified of her seropositive status after getting tested for HIV.
2. Once seropositive, patients should undergo regular check-ups to monitor their viral load.

Scientific:

1. The research team analyzed blood samples from seropositive individuals to study the antibodies' long-term effects.
2. In the study, a high percentage of the population was found seropositive for antibodies against the dengue virus.

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