Mantoux test (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def tuberculin (a derivative of tubercle bacillus) is injected intradermally
def a red area appearing 1-3 days later signifies an exposure (past or present) to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing
Outgoing links
Hypernym tuberculin test, tuberculin skin test
Incoming links
Hyponym tuberculin test, tuberculin skin test

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