allergy test
nounUK /ˈæl.ə.dʒi test/
US /ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi test/
A test that shows if your body gets sick from something like dust or peanuts.
The doctor gave me an allergy test to find out why I sneeze around cats.
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2. A skin prick test where tiny drops are put on your arm to see which ones make a bump.
During the allergy test, the nurse put small drops on my back.
3. A blood test that checks for special markers your body makes when it reacts to something.
They did an allergy test with a blood sample to check for food allergies.
4. Any check done before trying a new food or medicine to make sure it is safe for you.
Mom did a quick allergy test with a tiny bit of peanut butter before giving me more.