Definition

Relating to a method of diagnosing diseases by using a living organism to detect the presence of pathogens.

Example

The xenodiagnostic approach was used to identify the infection in the patient.

Conversation

I read an article about xenodiagnostic methods for diagnosing diseases.

Really? That sounds interesting, what does it involve?

It uses live organisms to test for infections, which is pretty unique.

Wow, that’s clever! I didn’t know science could use such creative approaches.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Xenodiagnostic → It is formed from "xeno-" (from Greek "xenos", meaning foreign) and "diagnostic" (from Greek "diagnosis", meaning discernment or judgment). The word refers to the process of diagnosing a disease by using foreign organisms, typically in the context of identifying infections.

Memory Tip

Think of 'foreign' ('xeno-') and 'discernment' ('diagnostic') to remember that 'xenodiagnostic' involves diagnosing using foreign organisms.

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