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patch test

noun

  1. Medicine/Medical. a test for suspected allergy by application to the skin of a patch impregnated with an allergen: allergic reaction is indicated by redness at the site of application.


patch test

noun

  1. med a test to detect an allergic reaction by applying small amounts of a suspected substance to the skin and then examining the area for signs of irritation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of patch test1

First recorded in 1930–35
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Example Sentences

To find out, do a patch test by rubbing a couple drops on the inside of your wrist and watching for any irritation or reaction.

The easiest way to find the right one for you is to try them by doing a patch test as indicated by the manufacturer.

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