Synonyms for wassermann

Noun

1. Wassermann, Agust von Wassermann, bacteriologist

usage: German bacteriologist who developed a diagnostic test for syphilis (1866-1925)

2. Wassermann test, Wasserman reaction, Wassermann, complement fixation test

usage: 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