semiquantitative

[ sem-ee-kwon-ti-tey-tiv, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

1. partially quantitative.

Other Words From

• semi·quanti·tative·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of semiquantitative¹

First recorded in 1925–30; semi- + quantitative

Example Sentences

Only in the cohort comprising much older individuals is there an increase of cortical mature plaques. d, e, Semiquantitative assessment and quantification of neocortical Aβ using Definiens Developer image analysis shows a separation that is similar to that shown in a and b.

From Nature

In addition we have carried out a semiquantitative assessment of neocortical Aβ load on a standardised region within frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital lobes, and scored as follows.

From Nature

Only in the cohort comprising much older individuals is there an increase of cortical mature plaques. d, e, Semiquantitative assessment and quantification of neocortical Aβ using Definiens Developer image analysis shows a separation that is similar to that shown in a and b.

From Nature

This article describes the development and clinical testing of a paper-based, multiplexed microfluidic assay designed for rapid, semiquantitative measurement of AST and ALT in a fingerstick specimen.

From Science Magazine

In the diagnosis of carcinomas, pathologists perform a semiquantitative analysis of a small set of morphological features to determine the cancer’s histologic grade.

From Science Magazine