Schultz-Charlton reaction

Schultz-Charlton reaction definition - medical

Schultz-Charl·ton reaction (sho͝oltsˈchärlˈtən)

noun
The specific blanching of a scarlatinal rash at the site of an intracutaneous injection of scarlatina antiserum.

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