Meaning Of The Word Patch test

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What's The Definition Of Patch test?

patch test in American English
a test for determining allergy to a specific substance, made by attaching a sample of it, often a small piece of material saturated with the substance, to the skin and observing the reaction
a test for suspected allergy by application to the skin of a patch impregnated with an allergen: allergic reaction is indicated by redness at the site of application

patch test in British English
noun: a test to detect an allergic reaction by applying small amounts of a suspected substance to the skin and then examining the area for signs of irritation

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