blood count

noun

: the determination of the blood cells in a definite volume of blood
also : the number of cells so determined

Examples of blood count in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The study tried to size up whether having COVID could lead to changes such as inflammation, altered blood counts or the amount of protein in the urine. Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024 The researchers looked at a number of lab results from the patients, including routine blood counts; kidney and liver tests results; and markers of inflammation in the body. Akshay Syal, M.d., NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024 Both cause a very high number of white blood cells and are often diagnosed with a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC). Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 8 Aug. 2024 In addition to heart problems, your doctor may also do blood tests, such as a complete blood count or a thyroid test, to check for underlying infections and conditions like anemia or hyperthyroidism that can affect your child's heart rate. Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for blood count 

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Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blood count was in 1876

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“Blood count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20count. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

blood count

noun
: the counting or estimating of the blood cells in a definite volume of blood
also : the number of cells counted or estimated in this way

Medical Definition

blood count

noun
: the determination of the blood cells in a definite volume of blood
also : the number of cells so determined see complete blood count, differential blood count

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