tine test (n)

n05746424

type n
lex_filenum 09
def a tuberculin test in which a disk with several tines bearing tuberculin antigen is used to puncture the skin
def development of a hard red area indicates past or present exposure to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing
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Hypernym tuberculin test, tuberculin skin test
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Hyponym tuberculin test, tuberculin skin test

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