skin test meaning

UK /skɪn tɛst/ US /skɪn tɛst/ 2 syllables

skin test (noun): any test to determine immunity or sensitivity to a disease by introducing small amounts on or into the skin.

Definition of skin test

  1. any test to determine immunity or sensitivity to a disease by introducing small amounts on or into the skin

    Type of: diagnostic test

    Kinds: Dick test, patch test, Schick test, scratch test, tuberculin test, intradermal test

How to pronounce skin test

skin test is pronounced /skɪn tɛst/ in British English and /skɪn tɛst/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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