ratio of the sensitivity of a transducer under a particular condition to a stated reference sensitivity of the same kind
The sensitivity of a medical screening test as determined by comparison with the same type of test; e.g., sensitivity of a new serological test relative to sensitivity of an established serological test. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Definitions: 1. the sensitivity of a medical screening test as determined by comparison with the same type of test; sensitivity of a new serologic test relative to sensitivity of an established serologic test.