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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Tests showed that his blood counts were dangerously low, so Dr. John ordered a blood transfusion. John Carreyrou, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 These blood tests might include a complete blood count; a metabolic panel; and tests for fasting blood glucose, thyroid stimulating hormone, and vitamin B12 levels. Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 23 Dec. 2024 Her red blood count, hemoglobin levels and blood pressure were all low. Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024 Typically a complete blood count (CBC), which measures levels of all three blood cell types (red cells, white cells, and platelets), is ordered. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 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 5 Feb. 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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