Subcutaneous Test (Noun)
Meaning
A form of skin test in which the suspected allergen is injected into the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The doctor suggested a subcutaneous test to determine if the patient was allergic to bee venom.
- She had to undergo a series of subcutaneous tests to identify the cause of her severe reactions.
- A subcutaneous test revealed that he was highly allergic to peanuts and had to take extreme precautions.
- The allergist administered a subcutaneous test on the patient's forearm to test for sensitivity to shellfish.
- After conducting the subcutaneous test, the results showed that she had an allergy to certain types of molds.