noun
- people who do not show a positive reaction to a tuberculin skin test, indicating no exposure to tuberculosis
- people who do not respond or react to a particular stimulus, treatment, or substance
Usage: medical
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The study identified several nonreactors among the tuberculosis screening participants.
- Nonreactors to the skin test were cleared for employment at the hospital.
- The vaccine showed limited effectiveness in nonreactors compared to those with positive responses.
- Medical researchers are studying why some individuals are nonreactors to certain allergens.
- The clinic separated reactors from nonreactors for further evaluation.
- Nonreactors may require alternative testing methods for accurate diagnosis.