scratch test

n. A test for allergy performed by scratching the skin and applying an allergen to the wound.

scratch test

n (Medicine) med a skin test to determine allergic sensitivity to various substances by placing the allergen to be tested over an area of lightly scratched skin. A positive reaction is typically indicated by the formation of a weal

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n. a test for an allergy in which the skin is scratched and an allergen applied to the area. [1935–40]

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scratch test - a test to determine allergic sensitivity to various substances by applying them to scratches in the skinskin test - any test to determine immunity or sensitivity to a disease by introducing small amounts on or into the skin

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scratch test

[skrach] a skin test for hypersensitivity in which a minute amount of the substance in question is inserted in small scratches made in the skin. A positive reaction is swelling and reddening at the site within 30 minutes. It is used in allergy testing and in testing for tuberculosis (pirquet's reaction).

Scratch test.

scratch test

a form of skin test in which antigen is applied through a scratch in the skin.

scratch test

n. A test for allergy performed by scratching the skin and applying an allergen to the wound.

scratch test

(skrach test) A form of skin test in which antigen is applied through a scratch in the skin.

scratch test

(skrach test) A form of skin test in which antigen is applied through a scratch in the skin.

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noun a test to determine allergic sensitivity to various substances by applying them to scratches in the skin

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