brown bag test
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
brown bag test (plural brown bag tests)
- (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.
- Synonyms: brown paper bag test, paper bag test
- (medicine) 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.