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Reamputation
An additional amputation carried out on a limb to reduce its length even more.
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Van den Bergh reaction
A blood test used to identify compromised liver function.
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Tuberculin reaction
A localized skin inflammation after injecting a small amount of tuberculin, signifying that the body has previously been exposed to tubercle bacilli.
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Symptomatic reaction
A response after a therapeutic injection of an allergen, marked by the recurrence of the initial symptoms being studied or treated.
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Specific reaction
In the context of allergies, reactions caused by an agent that previously induced a change in the ability to respond.
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Myotonic reaction
A heightened sensitivity in muscles observed in conditions known as myotonias.
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Inflammatory reaction
A response showing typical inflammation symptoms, where the affected area might become red, warm, swollen, or sore.
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Focal reaction
A flare-up or reappearance of a condition at a location far from where the causative agent was introduced, even if the original site was active, dormant, or had previously healed.
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False-positive reaction
A misleading negative response caused by incorrect methodology or assessment.
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False-negative reaction
A misleading negative response caused by incorrect methodology or assessment.
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