Mantoux test
nounEtymology Named for Charles Mantoux (1877-1947), French physician.
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Immunology, Medicine, Sciences A skin test for tuberculosis, involving an injection of PPD (purified protein derivative).
- Synonyms
- PPD test
noun
Etymology Named for Charles Mantoux (1877-1947), French physician.
Immunology, Medicine, Sciences A skin test for tuberculosis, involving an injection of PPD (purified protein derivative).
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