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widal test

 

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Noun widal test has 1 sense
  1. Widal test, Widal's test - a test for detecting typhoid fever and other salmonella infections
    --1 is a kind of agglutination test

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Widal Test

Description:

The Widal test is a diagnostic procedure used to detect the presence of certain antibodies in the blood that are indicative of various types of typhoid fever infections. This test is commonly employed in medical laboratories to diagnose and monitor the progression of typhoid fever.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech:

Noun

Definition:

A serological test for typhoid fever.

Example Sentence:

After experiencing fever and gastrointestinal symptoms, the patient underwent a Widal test to confirm the presence of typhoid infection.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech:

Noun

Definition:

A blood test used to detect antibodies specific to the Salmonella bacteria causing typhoid.

Example Sentence:

The doctor ordered a Widal test to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment for the patient with suspected typhoid fever.

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