ophthalmo-reaction

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 characterized by hyperemia, swelling, and lacrimation

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  • ophthalmo-reaction —  ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷(ˌ)mō+ noun 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… …   Useful english dictionary

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