suppression test

suppression test
a type of dynamic test used when hyperfunction of an endocrine gland or presence of a hormone-secreting tumor is suspected; a substance is administered that is normally antagonistic to glandular secretion of a given hormone and hormonal levels are measured to assess whether they drop in the normal fashion.

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