| false positive |
A result of a medical test that incorrectly shows a positive finding.
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| false negative |
an erroneous negative test result; eg, an imaging test that fails to show the presence of a cancer tumor later found by biopsy to be present is said to have a false negative result
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| false positive |
a positive test result mistakenly identifying a condition that does not in fact exist
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| false labor |
This is where you experience regular and/or painful contractions that do not dilate or thin the cervix. It may be impossible for you to differentiate from "real" labor. The contractions are usually irregular and/or brief, and primarily felt in the lower abdomen
Ãâó: www.laborcompanions.com/definitions.htm
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| false labor |
This is when you experience irregular tightening of the pregnant uterus that begins during the first three months of pregnancy. The contractions increase in time, length and strength as pregnancy continues. It may be impossible for you to differentiate from "real" labor.
Ãâó: www.storknet.com/cubbies/childbirth/glossary.htm
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