Guthrie test en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Robert Guthrie, an American bacteriologist and physician who devised it in 1962.
Meanings
- A screening test done on newborns, involving the collection of blood from a pinprick puncture in the heel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie tests | Number=Plur | lexicographic |