Definition of Wassermann
1. Noun. German bacteriologist who developed a diagnostic test for syphilis (1866-1925).
2. Noun. A blood test to detect syphilis; a complement fixation test is used to detect antibodies to the syphilis organism treponema; a positive reaction indicates the presence of antibodies and therefore syphilis infection.
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