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TINE TEST

\tˈa͡ɪn tˈɛst], \tˈa‍ɪn tˈɛst], \t_ˈaɪ_n t_ˈɛ_s_t]\

Definitions of TINE TEST

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a tuberculin test in which a disk with several tines bearing tuberculin antigen is used to puncture the skin; development of a hard red area indicates past or present exposure to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a tuberculin test in which a disk with several tines bearing tuberculin antigen is used to puncture the skin; development of a hard red area indicates past or present exposure to tubercle bacilli and the need for further testing

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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