Tuberculin skin test. A diagnostic aid for finding M. tuberculosis infection. A small dose of tuberculin (see also Mantoux method and PPD) is injected just beneath the surface of the skin by the Mantoux method, and the area is examined for induration by palpation 48--72 hours after the injection. Indurated margins should be read transverse (perpendicular) to the long axis of the forearm.

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Tuberculin Skin Test. A purified protein derivative (PPD) of the tubercle bacilli, called tuberculin, is introduced into the skin by scratch, puncture, or intradermal injection. If a raised, red, or hard zone forms around the test site, the person is said to be sensitive to tuberculin, and the test is read as positive.

Total Sleep Time. The amount of actual sleep in a sleep episode; equal to total sleep episode less awake time. Total sleep time is the total of all REM and NREM sleep in a sleep episode.

Total Sleep Time. TRT minus the time spent in wakefulness.

Total Sleep Time. The amount of actual sleep time in a sleep period; Equal to the total sleep period less movement and awake time; Total sleep time is the total of all REMS and N-REMS in a sleep period

Temporary Storage Table. A collection of temporary storage queue definitions as used by CICS. TS queues may reside in main storage, auxiliary (DASD) storage or a coupling facility.

Time-Sensitive Target: A target which requires immediate response because it poses (or will soon pose) a clear and present danger to friendly forces or is a highly lucrative, fleeting target of opportunity.

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Transition state theory.

See Advanced for more detail. Erase twice, turn out erase back in.

or TS&T Train Staff & Ticket (a method of single-line block control)