poppy seed tests

A form of poppy seed test — 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.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of poppy seed test
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