ophthalmo-reaction

ophthalmo-reaction
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Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary ophthalm- + reaction
: a serological diagnostic reaction involving the use of a test antigen (as tuberculin) on the mucous membrane of the eye, a positive response indicative of infection being signalized by hyperemia, swelling, and lacrimation

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  • ophthalmo-reaction — oph·thal·mo re·ac·tion rē ak shən n a serological diagnostic reaction in a test formerly used that involved placing a test antigen (as tuberculin) on the mucous membrane of the eye with infection being indicated by a positive response… …   Medical dictionary

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