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tuberculin

/tjuːˈbɜːrkjʊlɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does tuberculin mean?

noun

A protein extract from the tubercle bacillus, used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis.

Example

"The doctor administered a tuberculin test to the patient to check for signs of tuberculosis."

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