Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seronegative

Adjective

/ˌsɪərəˈnɛɡətɪv/

Definition

Referring to a condition where a person does not have a specific antibody in their blood serum.

Examples

A seronegative test result means no antibodies were found in the patient’s blood.
Some patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis may remain seronegative despite having symptoms.
The study focused on seronegative patients to determine the effectiveness of the treatment.

Meaning

Seronegative indicates the absence of detectable antibodies against a particular antigen in the serum, often used in the context of autoimmune diseases and infections.