tuberculin-antagonistic
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/tuːˈbɜrkjuːlɪn-ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
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/tjuːˈbɜː(k)jʊlɪn-ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
opposes tuberculin's effect
Etymology
'tuberculin-antagonistic' originates from a combination of 'tuberculin' and 'antagonistic'. 'tuberculin' derives from Latin 'tuberculum' meaning 'small swelling' (used in medical Latin for 'tubercle'), and the suffix '-in' forming a substance name. 'antagonistic' comes from Greek 'antagōnistēs' meaning 'opponent'.
'tuberculin' was coined in the late 19th century from 'tubercle' + '-in' to name a substance derived from tubercle bacilli; 'antagonistic' entered English via Latin/French from Greek 'antagōnistēs'. These elements were combined in modern English to form a compound adjective 'tuberculin-antagonistic' describing opposition to tuberculin's effect.
Initially, 'antagonistic' meant 'acting as an opponent' and 'tuberculin' referred to a tuberculosis-derived preparation; combined, the compound has come to mean 'opposing or inhibiting the action of tuberculin' in medical or scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
acting in opposition to tuberculin or inhibiting the effect of tuberculin (for example, reducing or blocking the skin-test reaction to tuberculin).
The compound displayed tuberculin-antagonistic activity, diminishing the skin-test reaction in treated animals.
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Last updated: 2025/11/27 00:24