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Named for Charles Mantoux (1877-1947), French physician.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mantoux test
Today it means: A skin test for tuberculosis, involving an injection of PPD (purified protein derivative). Full definition →
Today it means: A skin test for tuberculosis, involving an injection of PPD (purified protein derivative). Full definition →
Named for Charles Mantoux (1877-1947), French physician.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.