| genetic testing | Identifying foetuses or infants afflicted with hereditary diseases or conditions, and carriers of recessive disorders by means of DNA analysis. See: DNA markers, familial screening, prenatal screening. Synonym: genetic testing. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| materials testing | The testing of materials and devices, especially those used for implants, prostheses, sutures, adhesives, etc., for hardness, strength, durability, safety, and efficacy. (12 Dec 1998) |
| histocompatibility testing | Identification of the major histocompatibility antigens of transplant donors and potential recipients, usually by serological tests. Donor and recipient pairs should be of identical abo blood group, and in addition should be matched as closely as possible for histocompatibility antigens in order to minimise the likelihood of allograft rejection. (12 Dec 1998) |
| susceptibility testing | The determination of the ability of an antibiotic to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| testing | 1. The act of testing or proving; trial; proof. 2. <chemistry> The operation of refining gold or silver in a test, or cupel; cupellation. <engineering> Testing machine, a machine used in the determination of the strength of materials, as iron, stone, etc, and their behavior under strains of various kinds, as elongation, bending, crushing, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| testing, anonymous | Testing in which no name or other means is used to identify the person tested. There is total anonymity. For example, the state of florida requires that each county have a site for anonymous HIV testing. (12 Dec 1998) |