Skin Test (Noun)
Meaning
Any test to determine immunity or sensitivity to a disease by introducing small amounts on or into the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor scheduled a skin test to check for tuberculosis before allowing the patient to start volunteering at the hospital.
- She had a skin test to determine if she was allergic to the medication before the doctor prescribed it.
- A series of skin tests were performed to check for immunity against various diseases before traveling abroad.
- The nurse administered a skin test to the child to check for any adverse reactions to the vaccination.
- The patient required a skin test for measles before undergoing chemotherapy.