Most ear and nose foreign bodies can be removed by a skilled physician in the office with minimal risk of complications. Common removal methods include use of forceps, water irrigation, and suction catheter. Pharyngeal or tracheal foreign bodies are medical emergencies requiring surgical consultation.
Definition of tuberculin test. : a test for hypersensitivity to tuberculin as an indication of past or present tubercular infection.
tuberculin test. 1. a test for tuberculosis in which a hypersensitive reaction to a given quantity of tuberculin indicates a past or present infection. It works on the same principle as the tuberculin test for tuberculosis.