Schick test

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. a diphtheria immunity test in which diphtheria toxoid is injected intracutaneously, nonimmunity being indicated by an inflammation at the injection site.

Schick test

/ ʃɪk /

noun

1. med a skin test to determine immunity to diphtheria: a dilute diphtheria toxin is injected into the skin; within two or three days a red inflamed area will develop if no antibodies are present

Word History and Origins

Origin of Schick test¹

First recorded in 1915–20; named after B. Schick

Word History and Origins

Origin of Schick test¹

C20: named after Bela Schick (1877–1967), US paediatrician

Example Sentences

Why not have the doctor make a Schick test on your child, and if this shows the lack of protection against diphtheria have him give the three protective injections?

From Project Gutenberg

In these days the "Schick test" may be administered for the purpose of ascertaining whether one is susceptible to contracting diphtheria.

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The Schick test for diphtheria susceptibility is an illustration of one method of approach to the problem of the epidemiologist in settling who needs protection.

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