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tuberculin test

/tjuːˈbɜːrkjʊlɪn tɛst/

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/tjuːˈbɜːrkjʊlɪn tɛst/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинская диагностическая процедура, используемая для определения того, подвергался ли человек воздействию бактерий туберкулёза, обычно включающая инъекцию туберкулинового белка в кожу и наблюдение за реакцией.

A medical diagnostic procedure used to determine if a person has been exposed to tuberculosis bacteria, typically involving an injection of tuberculin protein into the skin and observing the reaction.

  1. Medical diagnostic testC1formal

    A test used to determine if a person has been infected with the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB).

    ruТуберкулиновая проба

    • The doctor administered a tuberculin test to check for TB exposure.
    • A positive tuberculin test indicates a possible infection.
    • The tuberculin test is a standard screening procedure for healthcare workers.