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skin test
noun
: a test (such as a scratch test) performed on the skin and used in detecting allergic hypersensitivity
Examples of skin test in a Sentence
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For soldiers who disappeared during the Korean War, experts compare tuberculosis skin test results taken before someone shipped out to the remains found.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 May 2024
The easiest way to pinpoint a pet allergy is to visit an allergist and get a series of skin tests.
—Ray Hainer, Health, 3 May 2024
Advertisement Those individuals are in the process or will be screened in one of several ways, including chest x-rays, blood and skin tests and symptom review, according to health officials.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The screening includes a questionnaire, a TB skin test and chest X-ray.
—Melody Schreiber, NPR, 2 May 2024
Tuberculosis can be detected by a blood test or a skin test.
—Bay Area News Group, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2024
The skin test, which is generally less expensive though also less precise, is a two-part process: A small amount of a substance is injected under the skin, and then two to three days later the site is examined for a reaction.
—Bay Area News Group, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2024
Infallible Concealer, which was a winner from our concealers for mature skin test.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
The goal is also to focus its resources and revenue growth on the company’s melanoma skin test.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined above
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“Skin test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skin%20test. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
skin test
noun
: a test (as a scratch test or a tuberculin test) for an allergic or immune response to a substance that is performed by administering the substance to or through the skin and is used especially in detecting allergic hypersensitivity
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