Definition of False negative

1. Noun. A result of a test that shows as absent something that is present. ¹

2. Noun. (statistics) type II error ¹

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Medical Definition of False negative

1. A term used to indicate a test showed an incorrect negative result. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of False Negative

false lily of the valley
false lupine
false macula
false mallow
false membrane
false memory syndrome
false mildew
false mistletoe
false miterwort
false mitrewort
false modesty
false mole
false morel
false name
false negative (current term)
false negatives
false nettle
false neuroma
false northing
false nucleolus
false oat
false pain
false paracusis
false pelvis
false pimpernel
false positive
false positives
false pregnancy
false pretence

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