disconfirming | ||
1. | [ adjective ] establishing as invalid or untrue | |
Synonyms: | invalidating | |
Related terms: | unsupportive | |
2. | [ adjective ] (medicine) not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition | |
Synonyms: | negative | |
Examples: | "the HIV test was negative" |
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Related terms: | positive medicine | |