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Macalister

Macalister can refer to various contexts, but most commonly, it relates to the Macalister tengo or Macalister's sign, which are medical terms. For example, Macalister's sign is a clinical indicator used to detect tuberculosis infection, involving swelling in specific lymph nodes. The term may also refer to individuals, such as Australian archaeologist Archbishop Robert Macalister, known for his work in history and archaeology. Without more context, it generally pertains to a name associated with specific professional or medical significance.