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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
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Synonyms: brown paper bag test, paper bag test
Antonyms: none provided
noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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History
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