Test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (the allergen) that is the trigger for an allergic reaction. A small amount of the suspected allergy-provoking substance is placed on the skin. The skin is then gently scratched through the small drop with a special sterile needle. If the skin reddens and, more importantly, if it swells, then [..]

Test done on the skin to identify the allergy substance (the allergen) that is triggering the allergic reaction. A small amount of the suspected allergy-provoking substance is placed on the skin. The skin is then gently scratched through the small drop with a special sterile needle. If the skin reddens and, more importantly, if it swells, then the [..]

See: ABR test.

A widely used test of the newborn baby as to their neurologic status and developmental progress. The Brazelton newborn test is formally called the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS). However, the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale which was devised by the Harvard pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton is better known as "the Brazelton.& [..]

See: CA 125.

See: Carcinoembryonic antigen.

CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) is a protein found in many types of cells but associated with tumors and the developing fetus. CEA is tested in blood. The normal range is

A test of the status of a newborn, an infant or young child as regards their developmental progress. One of the first tests was devised by the pioneering pediatrician and child psychologist Arnold L. Gesell (1880-1961). Gesell founded the Clinic of Child Development at Yale in 1911 and directed it for many years. He observed infants and young child [..]

The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) is a widely used assessment for examining children 0-6 years of age as to their developmental progress. The name "Denver" reflects the fact that this screening test was created at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver. There are a number of other behavioral assessments for infan [..]

A test of the hormone EPO (erythropoietin) in blood. The EPO level can indicate bone marrow disorders, kidney disease, or EPO abuse. Testing EPO blood levels is of value if: Too little EPO might be responsible for too few red blood cells (such as in evaluating anemia). Too much EPO might be causing too many red blood cells (polycythemia). Too much [..]

The exercise cardiac stress test (EST) is the most widely used cardiac (heart) screening test. The patient exercises on a treadmill according to a standardized protocol, with progressive increases in the speed and elevation of the treadmill (typically changing at three-minute intervals). During the exercise cardiac stress testing (EST), the patient [..]

This test measures how well you see at various distances. The most common test is done using Snellen's chart which is imprinted with block letters that line-by-line decrease in size, corresponding to the distance at which that line of letters is normally visible. The letters on Snellen's chart are, not surprisingly, called Snellen's [..]

There are many types of eyedrops. One of the most common uses for eyedrops is pupil dilation. Dilating the pupil enables your eye care professional to see more of your retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of your eye. Dilating (widening) the pupil permits the retina to be examined for signs of disease. To do this, drops are place [..]

A test to check for microscopic blood in the feces, the stool.

A statistical test of independence much used in medical research. It tests the independence of rows and columns in a 2 X 2 contingency table (with 2 horizontal rows crossing 2 vertical columns creating 4 places for data) based on the exact sampling distribution of the observed frequencies. Hence it is an "exact" test. Devised by the great [..]

A blood serum screening test for syphilis designed to demonstrate the presence or absence of specific antibodies directed against the organism (Treponema pallidum) responsible for syphilis. The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed (FTA-ABS) test detects the majority but not all cases of the disease. It is thus a way of screening for the disease [..]

FTA-ABS stands for fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed, a blood serum screening test for syphilis designed to demonstrate the presence or absence of specific antibodies directed against the organism (Treponema pallidum) responsible for syphilis. FTA-ABS detects the majority but not all cases of the disease. It is thus a way of screening for th [..]

A measure of child development devised by the American child psychologist and pediatrician Arnold Gesell (1880-1961) why founded the Clinic of Child Development at Yale in 1911 and directed it for many years. There he pioneered the use of motion-picture cameras to study the development of normal infants and young children. He filmed the children, a [..]

A blood test done to make the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The test may also be done for other purposes such as to diagnose hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or a malabsorption syndrome in which sugar is not absorbed properly through the intestines into the bloodstream. The test was designed originally to determines the tolerance for the sugar gluc [..]

A test used in clinical psychology and psychiatry involving inkblots. The inkblots are used to determine what a person perceives (reads into) in the enigmatic and highly ambiguous shapes. Ten standardized blots are shown one at a time to a subject and their responses are recorded. The Rorschach test became a common psychological test and is still i [..]

See: Nerve conduction velocity test.

Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) is a substance that has been detected in patients with certain tumors, namely: neuroblastoma, small cell lung cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, carcinoid tumors, endocrine tumors of the pancreas, and melanoma. Studies of NSE as a tumor marker have concentrated primarily on patients with neuroblastoma and small cell lun [..]

//www.medicinenet.com/ovarian_cancer/article.htm">ovarian cancer CA 125: See: CA 125.

A screening test for cervical cancer based on the examination of cells under the microscope. The cells are collected from the cervix, smeared on a slide and specially stained to reveal premalignant (before cancer) and malignant (cancer) changes as well as changes due to noncancerous conditions such as inflammation from infections. Also called a Pap [..]

There are a diversity of pharmacologic stress tests. Here this refers specifically to a pharmacologic cardiac stress test in which certain medications are administered that stimulate the heart to mimic the physiologic effects of exercise. One of the medications used in a pharmacologic stress test is dobutamine, which is similar to adrenaline. Dobut [..]

Although there can be a diversity of physiologic stress tests, this refers here to a physiologic cardiac stress test in which certain medications are administered that stimulate the heart to mimic the physiologic effects of exercise. One of these medications is dobutamine, which is similar to adrenaline. Dobutamine is carefully administered to grad [..]

See: PSA.

Opening the pupil wide enables an eye care professional to see more of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. Dilating (widening) the pupil permits the retina to be examined for signs of disease. To do this, drops are placed into the eye to dilate the pupil. After dilation, vision may remain blurred and the patient [..]

This procedure involves injecting a radioactive isotope (typically thallium or cardiolyte) into the patient's vein after which an image of the patient's heart becomes visible with a special camera. The radioactive isotopes are absorbed by the normal heart muscle. Nuclear images are obtained in the resting condition, and again immediately [..]

A screening blood test for syphilis. Rapid plasma reagin is commonly abbreviated RPR. A negative ("nonreactive") RPR test result is compatible with a person not having syphilis. However, a person may have a negative RPR test and still have syphilis since, in the early stages of the disease, the RPR often gives negative results. This is a [..]

A diagnostic test commonly used to demonstrate whether streptococcus bacteria ("strep") are present in the throat. A throat infection with strep needs to be treated with an antibiotic. The traditional test for a strep throat has been a throat culture; the major drawback is that the results of the throat culture take 2 to 3 days. The rapid [..]

A psychological test involving inkblots. The inkblots are used to determine what a person perceives (reads into) in the enigmatic and highly ambiguous shapes. Ten standardized blots are shown one at a time to a subject and their responses are recorded. The Rorschach test became a common psychological test and is still in use in psychology and psych [..]

Rapid plasma reagin, a blood test for syphilis that looks for an antibody that is present in the bloodstream when a patient has syphilis. See: Test, syphilis (RPR).

A test to see whether there is blood in the bowel movement. Also called a fecal occult blood test: A test to check for microscopic blood in stool. (Fecal refers to stool. Occult means hidden.) Abbreviated stool OB.

A supplement to the routine exercise cardiac stress test. During stress echocardiography, the sound waves of ultrasound are used to produce images of the heart at rest and at the peak of exercise. In a heart with normal blood supply, all segments of the left ventricle (the major pumping chamber of the heart) exhibit enhanced contractions of the hea [..]

See: Sweat test.

The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed (FTA-ABS) test for syphilis is a blood serum screening test designed to demonstrate the presence or absence of specific antibodies directed against the organism (Treponema pallidum) responsible for syphilis. The test detects the majority but not all cases of the disease. It is thus a way of screening for [..]

Rapid plasma reagin, a blood test for syphilis that looks for an antibody that is present in the bloodstream when a patient has syphilis. A negative (nonreactive) RPR is compatible with a person not having syphilis, but in the early stages of the disease, the RPR often gives false negative results. Conversely, a false positive RPR can be encountere [..]

A blood test for syphilis (VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) that detects an antibody that is present in the bloodstream when a patient has syphilis. A negative (nonreactive) VDRL is compatible with a person not having syphilis, but in the early stages of the disease, the VDRL often gives false negative results. Conversely, a fa [..]

A modified Pap test technique designed to reduce some of the technical problems inherent in the traditional type of Pap smear. In the traditional Pap test, cell samples are obtained from the vagina, cervix, and cervical canal and spread on a glass slide. In the ThinPrep Pap test, cell samples are collected using a special brush that is immediately [..]

Tilt-table testing involves placing the patient on a table with a foot-support. The table is tilted upward and the blood pressure and pulse are measured and symptoms are recorded with the patient in diverse positions. The tilt-table test is designed to detect postural hypotension (orthostatic hypotension), a condition that results from changing bod [..]

See exercise cardiac treadmill.

see triglyceride test.

A blood test for syphilis (VDRL stands for Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) that detects an antibody that is present in the bloodstream when a patient has syphilis.

A blood test for syphilis. Venereal Disease Research Laboratory is commonly abbreviated VDRL. A negative ("nonreactive") VDRL is compatible with a person not having syphilis. However, a person may a negative VDRL and still have syphilis since, in the early stages of the disease, the VDRL often gives negative results. This is called a fals [..]

This test measures how well you see at various distances. It is the familiar eye chart test. The eye chart itself -- the usual one is called Snellen's chart -- is imprinted with block letters that line-by-line decrease in size, corresponding to the distance at which that line of letters is normally visible. The letters on Snellen's chart [..]

A test which measures the extent and distribution of the field of vision. The visual field test may be done by a number of methods including what are termed confrontation, tangent screen exam and automated perimetry. Although the test may seem tedious, it is not painful or uncomfortable. Many diseases can adversely affect the visual fields includin [..]

late 14c., "small vessel used in assaying precious metals," from Old French test, from Latin testum "earthen pot," related to testa "piece of burned clay, earthen pot, shell&q [..]

1748, "to examine the correctness of," from test (n.), on the notion of "put to the proof." Earlier "assay gold or silver" in a test (c. 1600). Meaning "to administe [..]

A pass/fail evaluation of infrastructure (example-computers, cabling, devices, hardware) and\or physical plant infrastructure (example-building systems, generators, utilities) to demonstrate the anticipated operation of the components and system.

hard, protective shell or covering of some organisms.

n. A hard shelll produced by some unicellular protists; may be made of calcium carbonate, silica, or sand grains.

Any procedure designed to obtain, verify, or provide data for the evaluation of a system, service or product. [D03701]

put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe" trial: trying [..]

(IEEE) An activity in which a system or component is executed under specified conditions, the results are observed or recorded and an evaluation is made of some aspect of the system or component.

an examination to find our how much someone knows. The same word also means to find out whether something such as a car or a machine is working properly

n. 1. Real users bashing on a prototype long enough to get thoroughly acquainted with it, with careful monitoring and followup of the results. 2. Some bored random user trying a couple of the simpler [..]

Definition Technical analysis term for a price when it approaches a support or resistance level, to see whether it will break through that level.

A shell or hardened outer covering. testa

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Criterion used to measure compliance with financial ratio requirements of indentures and other LOAN agreements.

This is a test of radiation protection glossary where you can find lots of stuff out about ionising radiation.

(n) trying something to find out about it(n) any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc(n) a set of questions or exercises evaluating [..]

the outer skeleton of a sea urchin. It is made up of plates that encircle the sea urchin. Spines of the sea urchin grow from the test.

a shell or hardened outer covering. The hardened skeleton of echinoderms (Phylum Echinodermata, sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers) is called a test.

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Test is the environment used for testing real data in Canvas without affecting the production environment. The test environment is overwritten with data from the production environment every three wee [..]

Terms which describe the characteristics of the pump or the fluid or the conditions which exist during an examination.

tests involving the destruction of assemblies in order to evaluate the maximum performance of the adhesive bond.

inspection tests for the evaluation of bond quality without damaging the assembly, e.g., ultrasonic, visual inspection, etc.

An evaluation instrument, usually composed of questions or items, which have right answers or best answers, that is used to measure an individual’s aptitude or level of achievement in some domain. Tests are usually distinguished from inventories, questionnaires, and checklists as evaluation devices.

UMTS or the Universal Mobile Telecommunications System is a third generation wireless network technology which allows speeds of up to 2Mbps. UMTS is based on the WCDMA technology, which is why these t [..]

The indicated breaking strength of fishing line.

Methods used for assessment of ovarian function.

Tests based on the Biochemistry and Physiology of the Exocrine Pancreas and involving analysis of Blood, duodenal contents, Feces, or urine for products of pancreatic Secretion.

Collection of pooled Secretions of the posterior vaginal fornix for cytologic examination.

Tests that demonstrate the relative effectiveness of chemotherapeutic agents against specific Parasites.

Skin Tests in which the sensitizer is applied to a patch of cotton cloth or gauze held in place for approximately 48-72 hours. It is used for the elicitation of a contact Hypersensitivity reaction.

Standardized objective tests designed to facilitate the evaluation of Personality.

Serologic Tests in which a positive reaction manifested by visible Chemical Precipitation occurs when a soluble Antigen reacts with its Precipitins, i.e., Antibodies that can form a precipitate.

Tests to determine whether or not an individual is pregnant.

Standardized tests designed to measure abilities, as in Intelligence, Aptitude, and Achievement tests, or to evaluate Personality traits.

An In Vitro allergen Radioimmunoassay in which Allergens are coupled to an immunosorbent. The coupled Allergens bind the IgE in the sera of Patients which in turn binds radioisotope-labeled anti-Immun [..]

Radioimmunoassay of Proteins using antibody coupled to an immunosorbent.

Measurement of the various processes involved in the act of Respiration: inspiration, expiration, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide exchange, Lung volume and Compliance, etc.

A projective test used to evaluate a broad range of Personality variables including Pathology of thought and Perception. The subject's responses to inkblot prints are scored along with subjective [..]

A performance test based on forced Motor Activity on a rotating rod, usually by a Rodent. Parameters include the riding Time (seconds) or endurance. Test is used to evaluate balance and coordination o [..]

Diagnostic procedures, such as Laboratory tests and X-Rays, routinely performed on all individuals or specified categories of individuals in a specified situation, e.g., Patients being admitted to the [..]

A diagnostic test in which Vitamin B12 is tagged with radioactive Cobalt, taken orally, and gastrointestinal Absorption is determined via measurement of the amount of Radioactivity in a 24-hour Urine [..]

Diagnostic procedures involving Immunoglobulin reactions.

Method of measuring the bactericidal activity contained in a Patient's Serum as a result of antimicrobial therapy. It is used to monitor the therapy in Bacterial Endocarditis; OSTEOMYELITIS and o [..]

Epicutaneous or intradermal application of a sensitizer for demonstration of either delayed or Immediate Hypersensitivity. Used in Diagnosis of Hypersensitivity or as a test for Cellular Immunity.

Tests or Bioassays that measure the Skin sensitization potential of various chemicals.

Tests of accuracy in pronouncing Speech Sounds, e.g., Iowa Pressure Articulation Test, Deep Test of Articulation, Templin-Darley Tests of Articulation, Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation, Screening [..]

Tests of the ability to hear and understand Speech as determined by scoring the number of words in a word list repeated correctly.

A test to determine the lowest Sound intensity level at which fifty percent or more of the spondaic test words (words of two syllables having equal stress) are repeated correctly.

Experiments designed to determine the potential toxic effects of a short-term (a few weeks) exposure to a chemical or chemicals.

Experiments designed to determine the potential toxic effects of mid-term (a few months) exposure to a chemical or chemicals.

A Projective Technique which focuses primarily on the dynamics of Interpersonal RelationsHips. It consists of a series of 31 pictures that depict various social situations and Interpersonal Relations. [..]

A standard and widely accepted diagnostic test used to identify Patients who have a vasodepressive and/or cardioinhibitory response as a cause of Syncope. (From Braunwald, Heart Disease, 7th ed)

An array of tests used to determine the toxicity of a substance to living systems. These include tests on clinical Drugs, Foods, and Environmental Pollutants.

The subject's ability to connect 25 numbered and lettered circles in sequence in a specific length of Time. A score of 12 or below is suggestive of organic Brain damage.

Syphilis Serodiagnosis employing as the Antigen Treponema pallidum obtained from rabbit Syphilis Orchitis. Treponemes are kept alive for a few hours in a special medium. When syphilitic Serum and Comp [..]

One of several Skin Tests to determine past or present Tuberculosis Infection. A purified protein derivative of the tubercle bacilli, called Tuberculin, is introduced into the Skin by scratch, Punctur [..]

Method of measuring and mapping the scope of Vision, from central to peripheral of each eye.

Lists of words to which individuals are asked to respond ascertaining the conceptual meaning held by the individual.

Objective tests of Middle Ear function based on the difficulty (Impedance) or ease (admittance) of Sound flow through the Middle Ear. These include static Impedance and dynamic Impedance (i.e., tympan [..]

Experiments designed to determine the potential toxic effects of one-Time, short-term exposure to a chemical or chemicals.

Tests that are dependent on the clumping of Cells, microorganisms, or particles when mixed with specific antiserum. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

Primarily non-verbal tests designed to predict an individual's future Learning ability or performance.

A Psychological Test consisting of nine geometric designs on cards. The subject is asked to redraw them from Memory after each one is presented individually.

An individual Intelligence Test designed primarily for School Children to predict School performance and the ability to adjust to everyday demands.

Laboratory tests for evaluating the individual's clotting mechanism.

Any tests done on exhaled air.

Elicitation of a rotatory nystagmus by stimulating the Semicircular Canals with Water or air which is above or below Body Temperature. In warm caloric stimulation a rotatory nystagmus is developed tow [..]

Methods of investigating the effectiveness of anticancer cytotoxic Drugs and biologic inhibitors. These include In Vitro Cell-kill models and cytostatic dye exclusion tests as well as in vivo measurem [..]

Tests to experimentally measure the Tumor-producing/cancer Cell-producing potency of an agent by administering the agent (e.g., benzanthracenes) and observing the quantity of Tumors or the Cell transf [..]

Experiments designed to determine the potential toxic effects of a long-term exposure to a chemical or chemicals.

Laboratory tests demonstrating the presence of physiologically significant substances in the Blood, urine, Tissue, and Body Fluids with application to the Diagnosis or therapy of Disease.

Analyses for a specific enzyme activity, or of the level of a specific enzyme that is used to assess Health and Disease Risk, for early detection of Disease or Disease prediction, Diagnosis, and chang [..]

Test designed to identify Students suitable for admission into a graduate or undergraduate Curriculum.

Serologic Tests based on inactivation of Complement by the Antigen-Antibody Complex (stage 1). Binding of free Complement can be visualized by addition of a second Antigen-antibody system such as red [..]

A test to detect non-agglutinating Antibodies against Erythrocytes by use of anti-Antibodies (the Coombs' reagent.) The direct test is applied to freshly drawn Blood to detect antibody bound to c [..]

Tests for central Hearing Disorders based on the competing message technique (binaural separation).

Controlled Physical Activity which is performed in order to allow assessment of physiological functions, particularly cardiovascular and pulmonary, but also aerobic capacity. Maximal (most intense) Ex [..]

Methods used for the assessment of placental function.

Precipitin Tests which occur over a narrow range of Antigen-antibody ratio, due chiefly to peculiarities of the antibody (precipitin). (From Stedman, 26th ed)

A urine test for Formiminoglutamic Acid, an intermediate metabolite in L-Histidine catabolism in the conversion of L-Histidine to L-Glutamic Acid. It may be an indicator of Vitamin B12 or Folic Acid D [..]

Serologic assay that detects Antibodies to Treponema pallidum, the etiologic agent of Syphilis. After diluting the Patient's Serum to remove non-specific Antibodies, the Serum is mixed on a Glass [..]

Technique involving the Diffusion of Antigen or antibody through a semisolid medium, usually Agar or Agarose gel, with the result being a precipitin reaction.

Tests of chemical substances and physical agents for mutagenic potential. They include microbial, Insect, mammalian Cell, and whole Animal tests.

A test to determine the relative Hardness of a metal, mineral, or other material according to one of several scales, such as Brinell, Mohs, Rockwell, Vickers, or Shore. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of [..]

Sensitive tests to measure certain Antigens, Antibodies, or Viruses, using their ability to agglutinate certain Erythrocytes. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

Serologic Tests in which a known quantity of Antigen is added to the Serum prior to the addition of a red Cell suspension. Reaction result is expressed as the smallest amount of Antigen which causes c [..]

Tests used in the analysis of the hemic system.

Personality evaluation based on the scoring of several variables as a result of the subject's responses in perceiving 47 inkblot plates.

Methods for detecting or typing the DNA of an Alphapapillomavirus in biological Tissues and fluids.

Immunologic Techniques involved in Diagnosis.

Tests involving Inhalation of Allergens (nebulized or in Dust form), nebulized pharmacologically active Solutions (e.g., Histamine, methacholine), or control Solutions, followed by assessment of respi [..]

Projective tests utilizing ink blots to which a subject responds. They are used in Personality Diagnosis.

Standardized tests that measure the present general ability or Aptitude for intellectual performance.

The assay of Interferon-gamma released from Lymphocytes after their exposure to a specific test Antigen, to check for Immunologic Memory resulting from a previous exposure to the Antigen. The amount o [..]

Skin Tests in which the sensitizer is injected.

A nonparametric method of compiling Life Tables or Survival Tables. It combines calculated Probabilities of Survival and estimates to allow for observations occurring beyond a measurement threshold, w [..]

Intradermal Injection of a heated (pasteurized) saline suspension of sarcoid Tissue obtained from a sarcoid spleen or Lymph Node. In Patients with active Sarcoidosis a dusky red nodule develops slowly [..]

Test for Cell-mediated antiTumor Immunity and related Serum blocking factors based on the finding that Leukocytes from cancer Patients, but not from controls, when mixed In Vitro with antigenic extrac [..]

Tests designed to assess Language Behavior and abilities. They include tests of Vocabulary, Comprehension, grammar and functional use of Language, e.g., Development Sentence Scoring, Receptive-Express [..]

Passive Agglutination Tests in which Antigen is adsorbed onto Latex particles which then clump in the presence of antibody specific for the adsorbed Antigen. (From Stedman, 26th ed)

Assays that measure the rate of migration of Leukocytes. They may involve a variety of techniques such as measuring the Movement of Leukocytes through substrates such as AGAROSE Gels or the rate of ex [..]

Sensitive method for detection of bacterial Endotoxins and endotoxin-like substances that depends on the In Vitro gelation of Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL), prepared from the circulating Blood (amebo [..]

Assays that measure the rate of migration of Macrophages. They may involve the use hollow Plastic chamber, sealed at one end with a porous Membrane and suspended over a larger well which may contain C [..]

Any tests that demonstrate the relative efficacy of different chemotherapeutic agents against specific microorganisms (i.e., Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses).

Induction and quantitative measurement of chromosomal damage leading to the formation of micronuclei (Micronuclei, Chromosome-Defective) in Cells which have been exposed to genotoxic agents or Ionizin [..]

Application of Allergens to the Nasal Mucosa. Interpretation includes Observation of nasal symptoms, rhinoscopy, and Rhinomanometry. Nasal provocation tests are used in the Diagnosis of nasal Hypersen [..]

Tests designed to assess neurological function associated with certain Behaviors. They are used in diagnosing Brain dysfunction or damage and Central Nervous System Disorders or injury.

The measurement of Infection-blocking titer of Antisera by testing a series of dilutions for a given Virus-antiSerum interaction end-point, which is generally the dilution at which Tissue Cultures ino [..]

Scales, Questionnaires, tests, and other methods used to assess Pain severity and duration in Patients or experimental Animals to aid in Diagnosis, therapy, and physiological studies.

A simple test for determining the permanency of printing on plastic film. A length of pressure sensitive cellophane tape is pressed on a section of printing and then pulled off in one motion to see wh [..]

A package durability test. Filled containers are dropped from controlled heights. A special device insures uniformity of drops.

Rough-handling test for filled container, inside a revolving hexagonal drum.

A method of testing film for resistance to tearing. The weight required to tear one of several layers of notched film is measured.

A test to evaluate the endurance of films to folding, frequently done on a Schopper machine.

The Mullen is widely used on film packaging materials to determine the relative bursting strength.

Covering of scale insect body.

loose-fitting shell secreted by some protists, such as diatoms tropopause

Shell or hard outer covering of echinoderms, and ascidians.

a hard covering or supporting structure of some invertebrate animals; a shell.

"Test" means any diagnostic or investigative analyses or medical procedures that determine the presence or absence of, or exposure to, a condition of potential public health importance, or i [..]

This word can mean several different things.  There are several different methods of DNA testing.  The method most commonly used by law enforcement is the Short Tandem Repeat (STR) method.  Forensic evidence often requires preliminary testing before DNA testing.

the name typically used for matches between two national teams. The match can also be called an international.

 

A test carried out on hair before a chemical service (tinting, bleaching, perming) takes place to see if the hair contains anything that will react to the service, or prevent it from working properly. [..]

To determine the extent of damage or the restorability of a material by applying various procedures and observing the result.

A process to verify that a procedure, device, or software app lication works correctly.

Many variants, including paper and pencil, student generated, and take home.

To carry out a test or challenge on a person or thing.

(class uvm_test) — the top-level user-defined UVM component in the component hierarchy. The test object is instantiated implicitly from uvm_top when method run_test is called. A test may modify the be [..]

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The event of a price movement that approaches a support level or a resistance level established earlier by the market. A test is passed if prices do not go below the support or resistance level, and t [..]

Test(s) or TEST may refer to: Test (assessment), an assessment intended to measure the respondents' knowledge or other abilities

Test is a free jazz cooperative.

Andrew James Robert Patrick Martin (March 17, 1975 – March 13, 2009) was a Canadian professional wrestler and actor. He was best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (W [..]

test is a command-line utility found in Unix, Plan 9, and Unix-like operating systems that evaluates conditional expressions. test was turned into a shell builtin command in 1981 with UNIX System III [..]

test is a command-line utility found in Unix, Plan 9, and Unix-like operating systems that evaluates conditional expressions. test was turned into a shell builtin command in 1981 with UNIX System III [..]

In biology, a test is the hard shell of some spherical marine animals, notably sea urchins and microorganisms such as testate foraminiferans, radiolarians, and testate amoebae. The term is also applie [..]

Test(s) or TEST may refer to: Test (assessment), an assessment intended to measure the respondents' knowledge or other abilities

In the x86 assembly language, the TEST instruction performs a bitwise AND on two operands. The flags SF, ZF, PF are modified while the result of the AND is discarded. The OF and CF flags are set to 0, [..]

A test or examination (informally, exam or evaluation) is an assessment intended to measure a test-taker's knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or classification in many other topics (e.g., b [..]

Test(s) or TEST may refer to: Test (assessment), an assessment intended to measure the respondents' knowledge or other abilities

Test(s) or TEST may refer to: Test (assessment), an assessment intended to measure the respondents' knowledge or other abilities

An assessment of an individual meant to determine his or her knowledge, skill, or other classification on a subject. May be oral or written, or be performance-based. These can be formal or informal, a [..]