seropositive

[ seer-oh-poz-i-tiv ]
/ ˌsɪər oʊˈpɒz ɪ tɪv /

adjective Medicine/Medical.

showing a significant level of serum antibodies, or other immunologic marker in the serum, indicating previous exposure to the infectious agent being tested.

Origin of seropositive

First recorded in 1930–35; sero- + positive

British Dictionary definitions for seropositive

seropositive
/ (ˌsɪərəʊˈpɔzɪtɪv) /

adjective

(of a person whose blood has been tested for a specific disease, such as AIDS) showing a serological reaction indicating the presence of the disease

Medical definitions for seropositive

seropositive
[ sîr′ō-pŏzĭ-tĭv ]

adj.

Having a positive reaction to a serological test for a disease; exhibiting seroconversion.