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fecal occult test

/ˈfiːkəl əˈkʌlt tɛst/

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/ˈfiːkəl əˈkʌlt tɛst/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский скрининговый тест, который проверяет наличие скрытой (оккультной) крови в кале, часто используемый для выявления колоректального рака или других желудочно-кишечных проблем.

A medical screening test that checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool, often used to detect colorectal cancer or other gastrointestinal issues.

  1. Medical screening testC1formal

    A laboratory test used to detect hidden (occult) blood in stool samples, often used to screen for colorectal cancer or other gastrointestinal conditions.

    ruАнализ кала на скрытую кровь

    • The doctor recommended a fecal occult test as part of the routine check-up.
    • A positive fecal occult test may require further investigation with a colonoscopy.
    • Patients are advised to avoid certain foods before taking a fecal occult test.