noun
- plural of tuberculin; preparations derived from cultures of tuberculosis bacteria, used in testing for tuberculosis infection
Usage: medical
Examples
- The laboratory prepared several different tuberculins for the skin test study.
- Medical researchers compared the effectiveness of various tuberculins in detecting TB infection.
- The clinic ordered new tuberculins for their tuberculosis screening program.
- Different tuberculins may produce varying reactions in patients.
- The doctor explained that tuberculins help identify exposure to tuberculosis bacteria.