tuberculin test

n.
Any of various tests used to determine past or present infection with the tubercle bacillus and based on hypersensitivity to tuberculin.

n

A test for past or present infection with tubercle bacilli. See also test, Mantoux.

n.

Any of various skin tests used to determine infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in which tuberculin or its purified protein is introduced into the skin by injection or tines.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a skin test to determine past or present infection with the tuberculosis bacterium; based on hypersensitivity of the skin to tuberculin
  Synonym: tuberculin skin test

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