Mantoux test

English

Etymology

Named for Charles Mantoux (1877-1947), French physician.

Noun

Mantoux test (plural Mantoux tests)

  1. (immunology) A skin test for tuberculosis, involving an injection of PPD (purified protein derivative).

Synonyms

  • PPD test

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