skin test

• Procédure médicale consistant à appliquer ou introduire une petite quantité d'une substance sur ou dans la peau afin de détecter une réaction allergique ou une réponse immunitaire.

A medical procedure in which a small amount of a substance is applied to or injected into the skin to check for an allergic reaction or immune response.

1. Medical allergy testB2formal

   A medical procedure where a small amount of a substance is applied to the skin to check for an allergic reaction.

   test cutané allergique

   • The doctor performed a skin test to see if I am allergic to penicillin.
   • A skin test for tuberculosis is often required for certain jobs.
   • The nurse applied several allergens to my arm during the skin test.

2. Diagnostic skin examinationB2formal

   An examination of the skin to diagnose conditions like infections or diseases.

   Examen cutané diagnostique

   • A skin test can help identify fungal infections.
   • The dermatologist recommended a skin test for the suspicious mole.
   • Skin tests are commonly used to diagnose contact dermatitis.