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False Positive
Definition 1
A test result that shows evidence of a result or condition although it is not actually present. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A test result that indicates that a person has a specific disease or condition when the person actually does not have the disease or condition. (NCI Dictionary)
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