Frei skin test
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Frei test — frī n a serological test for the identification of lymphogranuloma venereum called also Frei skin test Frei Wilhelm Siegmund (1885 1943) German dermatologist. Frei did research in allergic diseases of the skin and experimental syphilis. He… … Medical dictionary
frei test — ˈfrī noun Usage: usually capitalized F Etymology: after Wilhelm Siegmund Frei died 1943 German dermatologist : a serologic test for the identification of lymphogranuloma venereum called also Frei skin test … Useful english dictionary
test — 1. To prove; to try a substance; to determine the chemical nature of a substance by means of reagents. 2. A method of examination, as to determine the presence or absence of a definite disease or of some substance in any of the fluids, tissues,… … Medical dictionary
Frei test — a rarely used diagnostic test for the sexually transmitted disease lymphogranuloma venereum. A small quantity of the virus, inactivated by heat, is injected into the patient s skin. If the disease is present a small red swelling appears at the… … The new mediacal dictionary
Wilhelm Siegmund Frei — (September 5, 1885 January 27, 1943) was a German dermatologist. Frei was best known for his contributions to Durand Nicholas Favre disease, a sexually transmitted disease found mainly in tropical and subtropical climates. And the Frei Antigen… … Wikipedia
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