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brown bag test en · NOUN

Meanings

(US, historical) The alleged practice of comparing an African-American's skin color to that of a brown paper bag, allowing them certain privileges only if the skin was lighter.
The practice of having a patient bring all of their existing medications to an appointment with the doctor, as a way to see what has previously been prescribed and what drug interactions might be occurring.

Forms

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brown bag tests	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Relateds

paper bag party

Synonyms

paper bag test · brown paper bag test