poppy seed test

noun

A diagnostic test used before surgery to predict the location of a fistula. The patient is fed poppy seeds and his or her urine is examined to see whether the seeds are present.

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nounpoppy seed test (plural poppy seed tests)

plural poppy seed tests

  1. A diagnostic test used before surgery to predict the location of a fistula. The patient is fed poppy seeds and his or her urine is examined to see whether the seeds are present.
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