Meaning Of The Word Skin test

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skin test in American English
any test for detecting the presence of a disease or allergy from the reaction of the skin to a test substance
noun: a test in which a substance is introduced into the skin, as by application to a purposely abraded area or by injection, for the detection of allergic sensitivity to a specific pollen, protein, etc., or of the presence of a disease

skin test in British English
noun: any test to determine immunity to a disease or hypersensitivity by introducing a small amount of the test substance beneath the skin or rubbing it into a fresh scratch

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