tuberculin

[ˌtjuːbərˈkjuːlɪn]

Definitions

1. noun

A protein extract from the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, used in medical tests to diagnose tuberculosis.

“The doctor administered a tuberculin test to the patient to check for any signs of tuberculosis infection.”

Synonyms

  • Mantoux test
  • tuberculin test

Antonyms

  • antitubercular
  • non-tubercular