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Schick test
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Schick test  (shk)
n.
A test to determine immunity to diphtheria by injection into the skin of dilute diphtheria toxin. Inflammation of the injected area indicates a lack of immunity.
[After Béla Schick (1877-1967), Hungarian-born American pediatrician.]
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Noun1.Schick test - a skin test for immunity to diphtheria
skin test - any test to determine immunity or sensitivity to a disease by introducing small amounts on or into the skin


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