blood count

noun

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

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The doctor ran the standard tests, checking her complete blood count, inflammatory markers and her abdomen via ultrasound. Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025 Blood tests: These may include a complete blood count (CBC) to look for low red blood cell counts. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 24 Mar. 2025 The pope's blood tests and blood counts remain stable, the Vatican said. Jon Haworth, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025 The pope is now battling pneumonia, low blood counts, and his kidneys are also being affected. Doha Madani, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blood count

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Apr. 2025.

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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