breath test
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of breath test
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Diana Jupp, CEO of Pancreatic Cancer UK, said the breath test had the potential to revolutionise the early detection of pancreatic cancer.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025
Two sobriety tests — including a preliminary breath test resulting in a .000 blood alcohol level — found that there was “no sign of impairment” in Racer’s case.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023
The test is a notable advancement because of the ease of submitting a breath test compared to nasal swabs that have been panned as awkward or invasive.
From Washington Times • Apr. 15, 2022
In February 2018, Marx drove to Seattle to see a third gastroenterologist who performed a gastric emptying study and a hydrogen breath test to check for a blockage or intestinal overgrowth.
From Washington Post • Feb. 19, 2021
The holding the breath test is very suggestive of heart efficiency or weakness, but a series of tests must be made before its limitations are proved.
From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)
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