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mantoux test

/mɑːnˈtuː tɛst/

翻译: 一种医学诊断测试,用于确定一个人是否接触过结核病,方法是将少量结核菌素纯蛋白衍生物注射到前臂皮肤,并在48-72小时后观察反应。

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/mɑːnˈtuː tɛst/C1formalmedical
  • zh一种医学诊断测试,用于确定一个人是否接触过结核病,方法是将少量结核菌素纯蛋白衍生物注射到前臂皮肤,并在48-72小时后观察反应。

A medical diagnostic test used to determine if a person has been exposed to tuberculosis (TB), performed by injecting a small amount of tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) into the skin of the forearm and checking for a reaction after 48-72 hours.

  1. Tuberculosis skin testB2formal

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

    zh结核菌素试验

    • The nurse administered the Mantoux test on his forearm.
    • A positive Mantoux test indicates possible exposure to tuberculosis.
    • The Mantoux test results must be read within 48 to 72 hours.