Wassermann — synonyms, definition

1. Wassermann (Noun)

3 synonyms
August von Wassermann Wasserman reaction Wassermann test
2 definitions

Wassermann (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.

Wassermann (Noun) — German bacteriologist who developed a diagnostic test for syphilis (1866-1925).

2 types of
bacteriologist complement fixation test