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Definition of Tuberculin

1. Noun. A sterile liquid containing a purified protein derivative of the tuberculosis bacterium; used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis.

Definition of Tuberculin

1. n. A fluid containing the products formed by the growth of the tubercle bacillus in a suitable culture medium.

Definition of Tuberculin

1. Noun. An antigen used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis ¹

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Definition of Tuberculin

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Medical Definition of Tuberculin

1. A protein extracted from the tuberculosis bacteriumMycobacterium tuberculosis. It is used in tests to determine if aperson has been exposed to the bacteria and is in danger of coming down with the disease. (09 Oct 1997)

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