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Kveim reaction |
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Kveim reaction Etymology: Morton A. Kveim, Norwegian physician, b. 1892; L, re, again, agere, to act a reaction, used in a diagnostic test for sarcoidosis, to an intradermal injection of antigen derived from a lymph node known to be sarcoid. If a noncaseating granuloma appears on the skin at the test site in 4 to 8 weeks, the reaction is said to be positive evidence that the patient has sarcoidosis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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