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tuberculin

/tjuːˈbɜː.kjʊ.lɪn/

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noun

/tjuːˈbɜː.kjʊ.lɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСтерильная жидкость, содержащая очищенный производный белок бактерии туберкулёза, используемая для диагностики туберкулёза.

A sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium, used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis.

uncountable

  1. Diagnostic substanceC1formalmedical

    A sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium, used in skin tests to diagnose tuberculosis infection.

    ruТуберкулин

    • The nurse administered a tuberculin skin test to check for TB exposure.
    • A positive reaction to tuberculin indicates a past or present infection.
    • Tuberculin is carefully stored and handled in medical facilities.
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