antibody-negative

[US]/[ˈæntɪbɒdi ˈneɡətɪv]/
[UK]/[ˈæntɪbɒdi ˈneɡətɪv]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Lacking antibodies in a test result; not showing the presence of antibodies.; Describing a state where an individual does not produce or has undetectable levels of antibodies.
n.A person or sample testing negative for antibodies.

Phrases & Collocations

antibody-negative patient

being antibody-negative

test antibody-negative

antibody-negative result

found antibody-negative

were antibody-negative

remain antibody-negative

initially antibody-negative

antibody-negative status

highly antibody-negative

Example Sentences

the patient was antibody-negative for hiv, indicating no prior exposure.

testing antibody-negative for lyme disease doesn't always rule out infection.

despite exposure, she remained antibody-negative after the vaccination.

further investigation is needed for antibody-negative individuals with suspected autoimmune disease.

the antibody-negative status was crucial in determining the appropriate treatment plan.

a significant portion of the population tested antibody-negative for the virus.

being antibody-negative doesn't guarantee immunity from future infection.

the study focused on the characteristics of antibody-negative individuals.

repeated antibody-negative results were observed in the control group.

the lab confirmed the patient's antibody-negative status with a secondary test.

understanding antibody-negative responses is vital for vaccine development.

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